​Your Business Security Checklist

When discussing business security, employee theft often ranks at the top of the list but business owners have to cast a wide net to ensure extensive security and safety. Regardless whether it’s internal or external theft, we want you to be Per Mar protected at all times. Proper protection is not a one-step fix but a full court press against criminals. Consider this checklist in your business security plans!

• Protect petty cash, confidential documents and other important physical data under lock and key
• Keep a close eye on your accounting practices (Related: How to Appropriately Handle Employee Theft)
• Shred discarded documents often and only print when necessary
• Utilize appropriate levels of access control systems
• Lock laptops to desks or ensure employees take them home after hours
• For company issued cell phones: encrypt the storage, set up a remote wipe, ban apps from unknown sources (third party apps), only connect to trusted WiFi networks, utilize the passcode lock feature and fingerprint reader where available
• Always secure your company WiFi; if you offer internet access to guests, have a separate WiFi connection for them
• Lock all doors, garage doors and windows, even during working hours when not in use
• Require all employee passwords be changed regularly (30, 60 or 90 days)
• Conduct background checks, not only on employees but vendors such as cleaning crews
• Encrypt the data on your printers and make them difficult to steal
• Set up a protocol for terminated employees that ensures no data will be stolen or keys copied
• Keep hiding spots to a minimum – trim hedges and trees and be sure a thief cannot easily hide on your property
• Set up indoor and outdoor security cameras so that you can either prevent the crime or have proof when it comes time to prosecute
• Install a professionally monitored and video verified security system on the premises of each of your buildings and outbuildings
• Invest in security guards when necessary
• Be prepared for fire damage with a monitored fire alarm system

If you would like more information about our business security services, please contact us today!