How safe is your business? Whether your enterprise is big or small in size, certain things can leave your company more susceptible to break-ins and theft. Do you know what to look out for?
We’ve compiled the top 50 ways your business is vulnerable to theft:
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- You don’t have a high-quality video security system installed at your business
- Your building exterior has poor outdoor lighting
- You don’t have an access control system installed
- You don’t do thorough background checks before hiring new employees
- Employee theft
- Your loading dock is un-monitored
- Un-monitored cash registers
- You keep cash in your cash registers when your business is closed
- You don’t have a sign-in or check-in area for visitors and delivery personnel
- Office computer passwords are not required to be changed every 30 days
- Your office computers do not have anti-virus software installed
- Access is not limited for shared folders and files on the network
- The perimeter of your building is not being monitored
- Your Wi-Fi network is unsecure
- You don’t get copies of keys back from terminated employees
- Visitors have access to your network hardware
- Your facility does not have hidden cameras installed in high-traffic areas
- Your warehouse is not being monitored
- Supply rooms are left unlocked
- You don’t run background checks on your cleaning service
- Your front or back door is frequently propped open
- Fraudulent claims
- Fraudulent returns
- You don’t keep important or sensitive documents in a locked area
- You don’t shred discarded documents
- Shoplifting
- Till skimming
- Embezzlement
- In-accurate accounting
- Credit card theft
- Bad checks
- You don’t perform schedule maintenance on your video security system
- Not having a strong firewall for your network
- Poor indoor lighting
- Unprotected or unlocked windows
- Unlocked or un-monitored cash offices
- A clear view of equipment, cash registers or other items that are enticing to thieves
- Liability claims
- Benefits fraud
- Your mail center is unsecured
- You don’t require visitors to wear badges
- You don’t require visitors to sign non-disclosure agreements
- Big ticket merchandise is placed in windows or near doors
- Not performing regular operating system updates on company computers and laptops
- Unlocked computer equipment
- Your company mobile phone is not password protected
- You don’t monitor your business for signs of identity theft
- You don’t limit access to company credit cards
- You don’t watch your monthly credit card statements
- You don’t require retail employees to sign in and out when working cash registers
Protecting your business and your assets from theft begins with educating yourself about the risks, and taking the necessary steps to reduce your risks, including installing a video security system.
Want to learn more about protecting your business? Call 877-995-2288 today to speak with our security experts, or get a free online business security needs analysis.
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