There are many ways that a business can go about securing itself. In this section I will describe some of the various security tactics that a business may use.
First lets start with doors to sensitive areas, like equipment rooms, computer installations, and research and development, should be equipped with automatic door closing devices and fitted with dead bolts and latches. Office area doors must be examined for the likelihood of their use for criminal activity.
Another security measurement is traffic patterns and control. Traffic patterns include such things such as employee entrances that are the authorized points of passage for all employees. Traffic control consist of Perimeter barriers, locked doors, and screened windows to prevent or deter the entry of unauthorized visitors. Controlling traffic also includes the identification of employees and visitors and directing or limiting their movements and the control of all incoming and outgoing packages and of trucks and private cars.
Employee identification is a huge security task. The most practical and generally accepted system in the use of badges or id cards. To be effective, badges must be tamper-resistant, which means that they should be printed or embossed on a distinctive stock that is worked with a series of designs difficult to reproduce.
Package Control can also be an effective security measurement. Packages brought in should be checked for content. I possible where they are not used during work, they should be checked with the guard to be picked up at the end of the day. Spot checking will usually due.
Most businesses today use the security of files, safes, and vaults. Filing cabinets with a fire rating of one hour and further fitted with a combination lock will probably be suitable for all uses for the storage of top secret files. Safes are rated to describe the degree of protection they afford. Safes are very expensive, but if they are selected wisely, they can be very important investments in security.
