How to Protect Your Business From Intruders

No single product secures a business. What works is layering, so that each measure buys time and increases the chance of detection.

Layer one: the perimeter

Fencing, lighting and gate control stop most opportunistic attempts before they reach the building.

Layer two: entry points

Access control and quality locking on doors ensures that reaching the building is not the same as getting inside it.

Layer three: detection and evidence

Alarms detect the breach and notify you, while CCTV provides the evidence needed for investigation and insurance.

Layer four: procedure

Technology fails when nobody arms the alarm or reviews the footage. Assign responsibility and review it periodically.

• Secure and light the perimeter
• Control every entry point
• Install alarms with remote notification
• Keep CCTV footage retained and reviewable
• Train staff on opening and closing procedure