Security Audit Checklist - Here's what your business needs to know
Security in the workplace is an essential part of running any successful business.
It's what keeps employees safe, prevents vandalism, and ensures customer data remains secure. Knowing where to start, or how to improve an organization's level of security, though can often be the hardest bit. That's why KEYper strongly recommends filling out a security audit checklist before embarking on your journey. This will help pinpoint areas of the business that need strengthening, and provide you with all the information needed to map out a successful strategy specific to your needs.
6 reasons why a security audit checklist is crucial for your business
- Identify vulnerabilities
Every business is vulnerable to a whole raft of security threats. Burglary and theft, workplace violence, unwanted visitors, vandalism, cyber attacks; the list is long, and potentially very harmful. Taking the time to create a security audit checklist puts you in the best position to identify any vulnerabilities your business may have. - Help you map out a strategy
It's a lot easier to formulate a plan when you know where your potential security blind spots are. Once you have a security checklist in place, you can begin focusing on the areas that need the most care and attention. Key management is one aspect of business security that’s often overlooked. Implementing a robust key management system means your keys will always have a ‘home’, significantly reducing the risk of security breaches. - Improve efficiency
Security isn't just there to protect businesses, it can help growth, too. Controlling access to your organization's keys, as well as the keys of your customers, for instance, is almost guaranteed to make daily operations run smoother. Regular reviews of your security audit checklist will help ensure practices are kept up to date. - Build staff confidence
Taking security seriously means you're taking staff safety seriously. Involve employees in the security audit checklist process. Asking them to put forward their views shows you are willing to listen to, and act upon, any concerns. Running regular threat drills – based around the checklist – will also give staff confidence. - Long-term savings
While implementing new security protocols off the back of a security audit checklist will naturally incur an initial cost; you can't put a price on the amount of money it could save in the long run. One of the most headache inducing, and costly, assets any business owner can lose is keys. Replacements, lock changes, lost productivity, threat of theft or vandalism; KEYper Systems' keys cabinets are worth their weight in gold when battling these exasperating expenses. - It will make your business safer
Keeping your assets, from stock and buildings to staff and data, safe should be a business owner's number one priority. Completing a security checklist, or hiring a specialist team to conduct a thorough audit, is the first step in doing just that.
How do you know what security systems your business requires?
It can be incredibly tricky working out which security systems your business requires. That's because there truly is no one-size fits all solution when it comes to security. Take the automotive industry. A garage that employs 10 people and deals with four vehicles a day on average is going to have completely different needs when compared to a dealership or hire firm that keeps 100+ vehicles on site.
This is what makes security checklists such a valuable tool when determining the best practices and procedures for your organization. As we've already mentioned, a robust key management system is one area that is almost guaranteed to have a positive impact on any type of business, regardless of size or scope. KEYper Systems works across a wide range of sectors, helping an even wider range of businesses unlock their security potential.
Does KEYper Systems only specialize in key management?
While we certainly are specialists in the field of key management, that's not the only string to our bow. Through a partnership with iDer, we are able to offer MX customers a total intrusion deterrence and monitoring solution, Niō. This state-of the-art security camera system deters 98%+ of intrusion attempts, activating a multitude of deterrence features including flood lights, red and blue strobes, and piercing sirens when an intruder is detected. Speak to our team today to find out more.