6 Point Security Checklist for Businesses This Spring
6 Point Security Checklist for Businesses This Spring
As the weather starts to warm up, businesses should be thinking about their security audits for the Spring season. Here is a 6 point checklist to help get your business security audit started:
1. Review your policies and procedures manual
2. Check security cameras and video footage
3. Make sure all locks and access points are functioning properly
4. Test your security system monthly
5. Inspect the building for any potential weak spots
6. Train employees on security best practices.
1. Review your policies and procedures manual
As the weather starts to warm up, businesses should be thinking about their security audits for the Spring season. One important step in a security audit is reviewing your policies and procedures manual. This document outlines your business's security protocols and how employees should conduct themselves in regards to security. It is important to make sure that all staff are familiar with these protocols, and that the manual is kept up-to-date with any changes in security measures.
2. Check security cameras and video footage
When conducting a security audit, it is important to check the security cameras and video footage. This will help you to make sure that the cameras are functioning properly and that the footage is being properly archived. You should also inspect the footage for any potential security breaches or incidents.
If you find any problems with the security cameras or footage, you will need to address them immediately. You may need to repair or replace the cameras, or upgrade your video storage system.
3. Make sure all locks and access points are functioning properly
When conducting a security audit, it is important to make sure that all locks and access points are functioning properly. This includes checking the locks on doors, windows, and other entry points. You should also test the security systems that allow employees to enter and exit the building.
If you find any problems with the locks or access points, you will need to address them immediately. You may need to repair or replace the locks, or upgrade your security system.
4. Test your security system monthly & reset for daylight savings
A great way to remember to do this is to set a calendar reminder for yourself or the employee who will be tasked with testing the system. Since we will be "springing forward in time" in Spring, you'll need to reset your system to have the correct time. If you are a GenX Security customer, please refer to this guide to reset your system: https://www.genxsecurity.com/single-post/manually-reset-the-dsc-security-system-for-daylight-savings
If you have a DSC security panel with GenX Security, here is how to test your system:
Call the GenX Security office or monitoring station with your information and password
Place your system in "test" for 20 minutes
Set off your alarm for a full minute, or press "silent panic"
Call the monitoring station back to verify the signals
If there are no signals, call us at the GenX Security office for a service call
5. Inspect the building for any potential weak spots
When inspecting the building for any potential weak spots, you should look for things like:
- Window locks that can be easily broken
- Doors that can be easily forced open
- Areas of the building that are not well lit
- Areas of the building that are not monitored by security cameras
If you find any weak spots in the building, you will need to address them immediately. You may need to repair or replace the locks, or upgrade your security system.
6. Train employees on security best practices
When conducting a security audit, it is important to train employees on security best practices. This will help them to be aware of potential security threats and how to protect themselves and the business.
Employees should be trained on how to spot potential security threats, such as:
- Suspicious behavior
- Unusual packages or objects
- People trying to gain unauthorized access to the building
- Email scams or phishing attacks
Employees should also be trained on how to respond to a security incident, such as:
- How to report a security breach or incident
- How to evacuate the building in the event of a fire or other emergency
We've briefly covered five of the key areas that should be addressed in your business security audit to help get any business on the right security foot for this Spring. You can review your policies and procedures manual to make sure employees are familiar with all of the company's security protocols, check video footage for any potential breaches or incidents, and inspect building locks to ensure they're functioning properly. Businesses should regularly inspect their buildings for any potential weak spots that could be exploited by criminals. Employees are also a critical part of security. Be sure that your employees are trained on how to respond if a breach occurs or an incident happens and also be trained on security best practices to help protect the business from potential attacks. Don't forget: set up a reminder to test your security system monthly!
If you need help conducting this type of audit, contact GenX Security today!
Our team has over 20 years' experience helping companies protect their assets while also ensuring employee safety during emergencies like fires or other disasters. We would love to consult with you about what steps will work best for your organization so we can provide peace of mind both inside and outside the office, and provide you with a plan to enhance your security for the future.
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Spencer Mehr, Director of Sales
866-598-4369
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