Summertime Security for your Business Premises

Our Security Tips for your Business

With summer in full swing it’s important to ensure that your business is updated with the latest state-of-the-art security solutions from BDi.

As the latest heatwaves hit the UK, more windows will be left open for ventilation purposes, allowing more entry points for criminals to infiltrate your business’ premises.

Serving large, blue-chip clients, we understand the importance of protecting your possessions and property in such vital industries. We have collated a list of the most crucial steps to take in order to best safeguard your company premises from criminals:

Store Away Valuable Items

Before your business finishes work for the day, laptops and other valuable items should be stored out of sight and locked away.

Placing the key in a less obvious area that is not in clear view where employees will remember to access it is recommended. It’s a simple step, but it will significantly lower the chances of your business premises being burgled.

Lock all Doors and Windows

Opening windows and doors for fresh air may be tempting, but it is highly advised that you make sure that all entry points are securely locked at the end of the day.

One way to ensure this happens regularly is by assigning this job to a trustworthy member of your team. This encourages accountability and places authority on their shoulders, meaning that the checks should be carried out thoroughly.

Install CCTV Cameras

A CCTV system can be an effective method of discouraging criminals from attacking your premises.

When cameras are in clear view, this often discourages intruders while also recording key evidence should a security breach occur.

BDi Security have a range of CCTV camera solutions to fit your unique requirements, including modern options such as i-Pro CCTV camera solutions, Milestone Kite Dependable Cloud Video Security and Milestone XProtect Video Management Software.

Evaluate your Exterior Security Lighting

We recommend checking your business’ exterior lighting is functioning properly at its brightest level at regular intervals. Criminals tend to avoid brightly lit areas where there is a risk of them being spotted by pedestrians or CCTV cameras.

This is another simple step that can really make all the difference in preventing unwanted criminals from stealing from, breaking into and vandalising your property.

Check Alarm Systems Regularly

The importance of regular inspection of your intruder alarm system cannot be understated. We offer frequent maintenance checks of your existing commercial intruder alarm.

At BDi Security, we offer commercial intruder alarm systems to optimise the accuracy of capturing criminals and swiftly notifying authorities.

Alternatively, we can install a brand-new commercial intruder alarm system into your premises today for those looking to begin taking steps towards a fully protected property.

Maintain Surrounding Bushes and Hedges

Often gone forgotten about, ensuring that any hedges or bushes surrounding your business premises are trimmed down is an easy way to block intruders from hiding in shrubbery. This is especially important to maintain during the summer months when vegetation grows at a rapid rate.

Choose Smart Security Systems

We recommend installing smart security solutions which provide real-time monitoring and alerts.

These alerts are sent directly to your mobile device, allowing you to stay connected to your business premises remotely from any location. Responses to a security breach will be a lot quicker, should you choose to install this advanced and modern security solution.

Full Perimeter Protection

Alternatively, depending on the field of your business, fence alarms can function beneficially as a form of outdoor security in the summer months if indoor security options aren’t viable.

As security breaches rise during the summer months, this method of protection for your business will safeguard your assets at both manned and unmanned sites.

Overall, outdoor security sensors are a practical option for remote sites where guards are not available to your organisation.

Be Discreet About Business Closures

Avoid publicising business closures on social media platforms. Opportunistic thieves can use this information to target empty premises.

Choose BDi Security for total guaranteed protection of your commercial premises

At BDi Security, we are a team of security experts with more than twenty years of experience under our belts. We are dedicated to providing our clients in the Cambridgeshire area with peace of mind that their business premises is fully secure with our security installation and maintenance services.

If your business requires security installation or upgrades for the summer months, please contact our approachable team via our contact form, or call us on 01480 382828.