As the end of the year approaches, business owners and managers rush to complete a long list of tasks to start the new year on a clean slate. There are numerous tasks to complete, from reviewing their systems, holding annual performance reviews, and planning the office holiday party. Amid this chaos, security becomes a common concern for offices with frequent holiday visitors.
Enhancing security during this festive season should be the first task on your list to reduce the risk of further stress. So, here are a few helpful tips you can implement to improve security at your workplace during this festive season. Â
Review Your Current Security Systems
If you last upgraded your security systems a while ago, it might be time to make some changes. Over the years, technology has made it simpler for business owners and managers to secure their offices through innovative tools and features.
RUSI’s Technology and National Security (TNS) focuses on the impact of technology on national security through four primary lenses:
- Technology-enabled threats to national security
- Technology-driven intelligence innovation
- Technology-based geostrategic alliances and competition
- Technology-dependent economic resilience
Although the study focuses on national security, it indicates technology’s profound impact on security systems in general. So, your company can access a wide range of innovative techniques to enhance security at the office during the holidays with proper research.
Refresh Security Policies with Employees
One of the most critical tasks to securing your office is ensuring all employees are on the same page. Refresh your team’s memory to ensure everyone understands the company’s existing and potentially new procedures. This can include your company’s cyber security policy for those working from home, the protocol for locking up the office, an emergency action plan, and steps to limit unauthorized access to the office.
Use Specialized ID Cards
The holidays might be the ideal time for data threats if your office has frequent visitors. Implementing a strict ID card system can help you limit visitors to the office and ensure that unauthorized individuals cannot access sensitive areas. An efficient ID card system will give your company a better sense of security, efficiency, and accountability. Â
One of the most effective cards you can use is a proximity card – a contactless smart card that can be read without being inserted into a reader service. Proximity cards use RFID (radio frequency identification) to communicate wirelessly, with authorization data encoded on the cards. Using proximity cards in your office can control who enters your office. Choose a reputable provider that offers proximity cards with the highest level of security to secure your workplace.
Add Extra Safety When Office is Empty
Your office will likely be vacant during the holidays, so the space will be most vulnerable. To reduce security risks, prevent theft, and enjoy your holidays without stressing about the office, add extra levels of safety before leaving for the holidays. This may involve installing more security cameras, activating a strong alarm system, or changing all the locks if they have yet to be upgraded.
Your office might be highly vulnerable during the holidays as it is one of the busiest times of the year. Although you’re likely to have a long list of priorities, add security to the top to enhance safety.