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Most businesses out there are all too aware of the very important role an access control system can play for ensuring their security of their day-to-day operations and indeed, the majority already successfully use such systems. While smart card or token-based access control systems have been around for quite some time, biometric solutions have become increasingly popular over the past few years, as they make the authentication process much more secure, easier and faster, while also delivering a very good ROI. When using a biometric access control system, you simply can't forge or forget your means of access because individuals are identified according to their distinctive personal traits and characteristics. Biometric Access Control Systems - Key Advantages Added Security Bi...
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Video surveillance confers multiple benefits to all those business professionals for whom their business' security is of prime concern. They not only help in protecting outside break-ins and robberies, but also play a vital role in sustaining business premises to make it a safer place to work. Therefore, it's better to hire security services offered by reliable CCTV camera dealers to yield high returns on investments. Let's delve into details for more. Reduces Employee Thefts: It's hard to believe that a company's employees can actually steal business confidential details for their own benefits, but surprisingly it happens frequently. In accordance to the latest surveys, approx 80% of employees involve in such kind of activities. Thus, if businesses want to catch those culprits to r
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As a business owner, product theft and the purposeful destruction of your goods can seriously impact your bottom line. That is why it is so important for companies to make a diligent effort to protect themselves from vandalism and other costly issues. Following are several strategies that you can use to keep problems like these at bay and to both deter and neutralize threats. One of the most common areas for theft is in receiving areas. That is because large pallets of goods are often left unattended to in these spaces for long periods of time. In fact, it could be hours or event days before these items are logged into inventory management systems. This creates the prime opportunity for people to simply walk off site with these valuable assets. To fix this problem, companies should a...
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IntroductionThe CCTV cameras are easy to set up, are proved to be effective and have been especially employed in streets, schools, stores, banks, government offices, hospitals, public and private institutions. There are a few roles that CCTV systems play in reducing crimes, assaults and assist to police investigations (Skills for Security, 2010). CCTV cameras capture images of offences taking place (detection). In some cases this leads to the removal of an offender's ability to break a law (crime deterrence). The potential offender becomes aware of the presence of CCTV, assesses the risks of breaking in a location and chooses either not to take action or to go ahead elsewhere (Skills for Security, 2010).On the other hand, the real story for me is about the failure of CCTV to deter people f
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From the umpteen numbers of courier services out in the market, like the other businesses, there are several worthy and cost-efficient companies present which can make your experience with the courier service better than ever. The key points of a good courier service are depending on three things - 1) Right Destination 2) Right Time 3) Right condition.The safe couriers would be absolutely careful when they are processing the delivery. They will provide the departure time, expected arrival and take a proper address of the destination. They will provide the good packing materials which can assure the condition of the goods. The package should neither be lost nor be damaged during the moving. Everyone should give these three things the utmost importance before pursuing with any of them. There
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Businesses serve the needs of its clients and this is achieved through the efficient and secure collection and utilization of information that is used to provide goods and services. This information is often confidential and sensitive. The responsibility to protect this information while it is necessary and securely destroy it when it is no longer needed has ethical and legal obligations.Every business has the responsibility to protect its clients, employees and itself by ensuring the security of the information under their control.Beyond the personal responsibility is the legal responsibility. Federal laws such as FACTA, The Red Flag Rule, The FACTA Disposal Rule, FTC Safeguards Rule, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Services Modernization Act, Identity Theft Penalt
Read MoreWith the ever-changing technologies, it is hard to stay up to speed on what the newest surveillance camera systems are, and which one to choose when shopping for new equipment. In order to keep a watchful eye on your children and put security in place for your business, you need to have the right capabilities and options in your devices.There are several choices available when shopping for new surveillance camera systems. Only you will be able to decide what is going to work effectively in the area you are trying to survey. However, the only way to know what is going to work is by knowing what your options are. Follow these guidelines before choosing equipment for your property.There are both wired and wireless options for camera systems. Wireless surveillance camera systems are usually us
Read MoreThe security system is an investment that benefits you in a lot of ways. With burglaries and break-ins becoming a common thing nowadays, these systems have almost become a necessity. But, investing in them is just not enough; you need to take charge of their maintenance too! After all, what use would be the cameras that don't give the result or evidence that you require, therefore, it is always advisable to look into your systems at periodic intervals and maintain them.Here, we have put down some points that will help you maintain your security camera system. Take a glimpse:Go for semi-annual inspectionsYour indoor and outdoor security cameras might start to show signs of corrosion, don't let these signals go unnoticed. Carefully scrutinize the entire system at least twice a year and repla
Read MoreSeveral businesses deal with cash on a daily basis that doesn't have any maximum limit. It depends on the need of the moment and accordingly the concerned people withdraw money from banks. Withdrawing a huge sum of cash and commuting from one place to the other can be risky given the fact that there are miscreants around and thus facing the brute of the money getting stolen. If you have a business and are in need of money to be withdrawn from the bank and brought to your workplace or wherever required, there is a need for the right security to help you out.Unless you have a security service of your own, you could take help from professional security services which ensure that your money is withdrawn, transported and brought to you safely. They are trained to do so and thus ensuring clients
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