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Common issues found during a security assessment
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 by Paul Kazlauskas
Security assessments are a holistic look into the overall physical security of a building or facility. It involves a walkthrough of the facility with evaluations of such things as access control systems, CCTV cameras, visitor management, security guards, locks, lighting, gates, and fences. Many organizations never evaluate their existing physical security tools. They may spend thousands of dollars on physical security controls, but don’t know whether they are the correct tools and if ...
The security risks of an open office layout
Friday, October 2, 2015 by Paul Kazlauskas
Open office plans are designed to be collaborative, inviting spaces to work in. These open work spaces, typically for ten or more people, are suitable for activities which demand frequent communication or for routine activities which need relatively little concentration. These office layouts are en vogue for some large corporations, especially the tech industry. Many times, employees don’t have an assigned desk or a lockable file cabinet. Combined with the use of laptops, open office ...
Questions to ask when developing a visitor management policy
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 by Paul Kazlauskas
It is now common practice for schools, corporations, and healthcare facilities to have a need for policies on how to handle visitors to their facilities. Visitors to a facility increase the risk of violence, theft, and injury. Even if a visitor is at your facility for a completely valid reason, it is important to document their presence and reason for the visit. While it’s certainly not a good idea to ban all visitors to a facility over possible fears of what could happen, it is ...
How to support your guard company and achieve better security
Monday, September 14, 2015 by Paul Kazlauskas
It is a necessity in this day and age for corporations to have a security presence on their premises. In order to ensure your property is properly protected, your company needs to work with the guard company. For a guard company to be successful, they need to do more than simply be a presence in your facility. Partnership is a key factor to helping your guard company achieve success.
Before requesting bids for a contract or interviewing security agencies, company personnel should write an ...
4 tips for managing visitors in office buildings
Tuesday, June 23, 2015 by Paul Kazlauskas
Visitors to an office building come in many different forms. A few different types include business guests, contactors, potential new hires, delivery personnel, and employee family members. Some visitors are regulars, while others visit just once and are never seen again in the facility. Regardless of their visitor access needs, all visitors should be processed efficiently and accurately with their intentions documented. Here are 4 tips for well-managed visitor control in office ...
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