The security of your small business is paramount in these uncertain times. Stories of civil unrest and burglaries have business owners worried about their livelihoods. Luckily, our Bay Area security company is here to help. Here are a few business security tips that may help to keep your establishment safe. Five Small Business Security Tips [...]
Investing in commercial property not only opens you up for potential business success, but it also exposes you to risks. Whether those risks come from thieves, pests, tenants or your own employees, mitigating them is essential for a healthy business. This means your next step is protecting your investment with commercial property security. But how [...]
There is an endless list of responsibilities and tasks that come with owning your own business, but keeping your business safe should be at the top of that list. Unfortunately, many business owners do not address security concerns until it is too late. As a business owner, you should be proactive and protect yourself. Here [...]
As a business owner, you are constantly searching for ways to improve your business’ security. This often involves training employees to know what to do to mitigate security risks. Security awareness is key and can help keep your business safe from a variety of issues, including attacks and theft. This means it is important to [...]
Apartment complexes need to give their residents a sense of real security. It is their home and a place where they deserve to feel safe and protected. To do this, apartment complex owners must use strategically placed security systems and devices. These systems must meet their needs both now and in the future. One of [...]
A growing number of homes now have outdoor security systems in place. This makes it difficult for burglars to infiltrate a home unnoticed. Unfortunately, many burglars have resorted to damaging outdoor security cameras. This allows them to enter into your home without fear of getting caught. Additionally, many CCTV security cameras are vulnerable to hacking. [...]
For many businesses, security is a full-time consideration. We understand that it is difficult to keep up with the latest security technology, let alone know how to use it. It is important to note that the best security program combines complex technology with human resources. This combination gives you the best path for protecting your [...]
While most businesses focus on external threats when implementing their security program, the truth is that current and former employees pose the greatest security challenge. Your employees will become familiar with the way your security system is designed when they are granted access to restricted areas or data. With this knowledge, it becomes easier for [...]
When it comes to protecting your business, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras can go a long way towards deterring theft and vandalism and helping you catch criminals who steal your assets or deface your property. This is true for several types of businesses including retail stores, office buildings and multifamily residential structures such as apartment buildings. [...]
A closed-circuit television system (CCTV) is an important component of any business security system. CCTV cameras can help protect businesses by deterring crime. They can also record valuable footage that can help authorities in the future, should an issue arise. Even the mere presence of CCTV cameras can act as a deterrent, protecting your customers, [...]
Who has access to your business? Who can enter certain areas of the building? Who can use company resources and access important company data? If these questions are a concern for you, then you probably need access control. What Is Access Control? Access control is a type of security system that restricts access to certain [...]
Business owners have a responsibility to protect their property and any private information they hold for their employees and clients. Many security options available make this possible. Smart cards may seem like a small item, but they are an exceptionally efficient security tool. Smart Cards Control Access Electronic access control is one of the most [...]
When you have been in an abusive relationship and managed to get yourself out of that tough situation, nothing about your life will ever be completely the same. If you are now living in a home of your own for the first time since the end of that relationship, it is no surprise that you [...]
Lately, businesses with company cars or fleet vehicles have felt the pinch of high gas prices. It is a problem haunting everyone in California right now. Now, thieves across the country are making the problem worse by stealing the gas in people’s tanks. What can a business owner do to prevent gas siphoning on their [...]
Your lobby is the most important staging ground for the security of your business. It is the first point of contact whenever a customer visits your office. So, your lobby security is your company's first defensive line to promote safety and prevent theft and corporate espionage. At Integrated Access Security, we understand your needs when [...]
When it comes to protecting your assets and employees, businesses often need help. In the Bay Area, thieves are always looking to take advantage of businesses by shoplifting, burglary or robbery. Having an up-to-date security system is crucial in deterring criminal activity. However, there are some simple security mistakes that can derail your plans and [...]
Businesses across the Bay Area continue to suffer under a wave of crime. In Sacramento, business owners are redoubling their commercial security after an armed robbery downtown. At the popular Stanford Shopping Center, a thief robbed an elderly woman gunpoint. California Highway Patrol recovered $19 million worth of stolen retail goods. These incidents highlight why [...]
As the holiday season draws near, shoplifting rates are on the rise all over the Bay Area. While these shoplifting sprees are nothing new, this season they may be worse than ever. Businesses in the Bay Area, both big and small, are struggling to keep their inventory safe from thieves who are looking to take [...]
As a business owner, you purchase insurance to help you avoid serious and catastrophic losses after an unforeseen event. However, this is not always the case. A Hartford study shows that losses often occur after a business insurance claim. In fact, an estimated 40 percent of small businesses will incur a property or liability loss [...]
This blog continues explaining physical access control vs. logical access control. To catch up, you can see the first part of this blog series here. Physical Access Control Physical access control is the restriction of access to a physical space within the business or organization. This type of access control limits access to rooms, buildings [...]
In today’s high tech world, it is important for companies and organizations to limit access to sensitive data. It is also important to restrict access to specific locations within the building. To provide the best security, companies must use a combination of physical and logical access control. But what is access control? What are the [...]
Owning a business is a lot of work. Staffing your company, keeping creditors happy and turning a profit require diligence and dedication. However, business owners often forget about the physical security of their properties. This can result in significant liability and can jeopardize every aspect of your future. Good security practices are a must to [...]
You might like watching Ocean’s 11, but in reality, these coordinated robberies are terrifying. Recently, a local version of Ocean’s 11 occurred close to home in Palo Alto. A team of 11 thieves worked together to steal more than $100,000 worth of Louis Vuitton handbags from a store in Palo Alto. This has many businesses [...]
In California, the statewide eviction ban is set to end on June 30, 2021. That means that in San Mateo and throughout the county, renters could face eviction after a year of protection. This has many renters worried that they will lose their homes this summer. Under the current eviction ban, landlords cannot evict renters [...]
Do you know what loitering is? It happens when individuals gather in or around businesses without the intent to patronize these establishments. Teenagers, the homeless and panhandlers often compose these groups. But do you understand why loitering is bad for business? What Makes Loitering Bad for Business? Loitering can affect crime, public perception and cause [...]
Most Californians are following state orders and staying home. Yet, many Bay Area businesses have reported break-ins over the past several weeks. The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) reports that property crimes have decreased significantly since the shelter-in-place order. However, they are aware that restaurant and small business owners are vulnerable during this “ever changing [...]
