Safe & Sound: 6 Office Security Measures for Small Business Protection

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Starting a business is scary, and once you’ve begun to build your success, you don’t want to take any risks with the integrity of it. Security may seem like something only large companies or businesses with storefronts need. However, there is much more to it than simply having cameras, an alarm system, and some antivirus software.

In today’s article, we’ll be looking at five office security measures for small businesses so you can better understand how to protect yourself and what you’ve built.

Choose A Good Area

While it may not be possible for you to get a prestigious CBD address as your first office, you still need to choose a good idea. Thankfully, serviced offices and coworking spaces offer an easy and affordable way to do this.

If you were in Melbourne, for example, you could find an office for rent around Abbotsford, setting yourself up in a place that’s both kind on your budget and good for your security. Serviced offices make it possible for small businesses in expensive cities like Melbourne to afford safe, secure, and central offices that build their brand credibility. In other words, you benefit on many more fronts than one.

 

When In Doubt, Strip It Out

If you have a long-term lease or have purchased an office, it may be worth having the place stripped out so you can create your own set-up. At the very least, you should consider installing an access management system. If you have greater security concerns, consider a complete office strip-out so you can create a perfectly secure environment from scratch. While this is an additional cost, it could be worth it to ensure you’re not getting any unwanted visitors to your office.

Install Smart Locks

If you can alter the premises on which your business resides, smart locks offer far superior protection than a simple key-only system. This is because keys can be lost, allowing unauthorised access to your premises that you can only do something about once the locksmith comes. We recommend pairing an intelligent system with a traditional key lock for security in sensitive data areas.

Keep On Top Of Your Tech

As mentioned earlier, security in your small business shouldn’t only be about physical protection. While this is one of the first things you should establish, proper security runs deeper. For this reason, it is worth reaching out to trusted managed IT service providers to discuss your digital security needs and ensure your data is protected.

This is also relevant for those moving offices, as your needs for services such as VPNs may change based on location. Customers and potential business partners will greatly appreciate that you’ve taken steps to protect them as well as yourself. This can lead to stronger relationships and new opportunities.

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication is a vital digital security measure for any office. This type of login system is proven to offer far greater protection than a password-only set-up, preventing hackers from being able to access sensitive data.

Keep A Backup Of Everything

Finally, although your IT systems should be in top shape if you follow tip number three, accidents and failures can still occur. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you have a business continuity and disaster recovery plan in place to ensure that if anything goes wrong, you don’t lose everything you’ve worked so hard to build.

Protecting your business should always be a priority, and these measures are designed to help. We suggest implementing all relevant tips as soon as possible so your office can be safe, secure, and optimal for achieving your entrepreneurial goals.

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