The PREPARED Approach: A Comprehensive Guide to Cyber-Physical Security for Manufacturers
Property Protection Personal Protection Cyber Protection // 15 November 2024
This blog demystifies cyber-physical security by outlining the PREPARED methodology, which combines physical and cybersecurity measures to create a robust defence against evolving threats.
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The PREPARED Approach: A Comprehensive Guide to Cyber-Physical Security for Manufacturers
This blog demystifies cyber-physical security by outlining the PREPARED methodology, which combines physical and cybersecurity measures to create a robust defence against evolving threats.
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7 Cutting-Edge Cyber-Physical Security Solutions for Uninterrupted Manufacturing Operations
This blog explores seven cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance security and ensure uninterrupted production. From advanced access control systems to AI-powered video analytics, these strategies not only protect valuable assets but also improve operational efficiency.
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How to Resolve Cyber Vulnerabilities with PREPARED Methodology Without Panic
This blog post explores the PREPARED methodology, a comprehensive framework designed to help Manufacturing Operations Directors effectively manage cyber risks without panic.
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Introducing PREPARED: Your Path to Cyber Physical Security Excellence
This blog post introduces PREPARED, a unique methodology for cyber physical security in manufacturing organisations.
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Navigating Security Challenges During Global Instability: Why Choose Us
In an era marked by global instability, manufacturing organisations face a myriad of security challenges that can jeopardise their operations and overall business continuity. This blog explores the evolving threat landscape, emphasising the importance of cybersecurity and strategic foresight in mitigating risks.
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Securing Legacy Equipment: Strategies to Prevent Criminal Activity in Manufacturing
This blog post explores effective strategies for securing legacy equipment in manufacturing environments to prevent criminal activity and cyber threats.
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How Can Manufacturing Companies Prevent Theft and Vandalism?
This blog discusses practical strategies for manufacturing companies to prevent these threats, focusing on enhancing physical security, improving inventory management, and fostering employee engagement.
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Understanding the Risks Associated with Intellectual Property for Manufacturers
This blog explores the various risks associated with intellectual property for manufacturers, highlighting the data lifecycle from creation to destruction. By understanding these risks and implementing effective security measures, manufacturers can safeguard their valuable IP and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
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Choosing the Right Security Partner for Your Manufacturing Expansion
Discover essential tips for choosing the right security partner for your manufacturing expansion. Learn how to assess your specific security needs, evaluate expertise, and ensure long-term value in a strategic ally that protects your assets and supports your growth.
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How to Strengthen Manufacturing Security Amid Global Uncertainty
Drawing from industry expertise and real-world experience, we explore the evolving threat landscape, emphasise the importance of comprehensive cybersecurity measures, and highlight the need for integrating physical and digital security.
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What Are the Risks of Using Outdated Machinery in Manufacturing?
Learn how legacy equipment can impact productivity, compliance, and overall operational efficiency.
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Recovering from Criminal Activity: Why Choose Our Security Solutions?
Discover how our security solutions can help manufacturing organisations recover from criminal activity and strengthen their defences. Ensure operational resilience and safeguard your assets with our expert guidance.
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Understanding the Different Security Solutions for Expanding Manufacturing Facilities
Learn about the different security solutions and how they can help to keep your growing manufacturing facility secure. This blog covers important topics such as physical security measures and cybersecurity measure alike, various control systems, arrays of surveillance technologies, and risk management strategies.
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Managing Security Risks in Manufacturing During Times of Global Instability
Explore the essential strategies for managing security risks in manufacturing during times of global instability, addressing cybersecurity challenges, and building resilience through strategic foresight.
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Understanding Cyber Physical Security: Essential Insights for Manufacturing Leaders
Understand how cyber physical security is crucial for protecting operations from evolving threats. This blog explores the growing risks faced by manufacturers, including cyber-attacks and physical breaches.
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How Can Manufacturing Companies Comply with Martyn's Law for Enhanced Security?
Understand how Manufacturing Companies can comply with Martyn’s Law. This blog explores the enhanced security measures that are required to comply with the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.
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Securing your business with legacy equipment: Why Choose our Expertise?
Discover how exceptional security measures can safeguard your manufacturing operations. Learn from real-world examples where comprehensive cyber-physical security strategies prevented breaches, protected valuable assets, and ensured seamless product launches.
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Effective Security Solutions to Prevent Theft and Vandalism in Manufacturing
Protect your manufacturing facility from theft and vandalism with effective security solutions. Learn how to implement these strategies to enhance your facility’s security, deter potential threats, and maintain a safe working environment for your employees and assets.
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How Can Legacy Equipment Make Your Manufacturing Facility Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?
Explore the hidden cyber risks associated with legacy equipment in manufacturing facilities. Learn about outdated operating systems, integration challenges, and human factors that can leave your factory vulnerable to attacks. Discover practical steps to protect your manufacturing future.
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Making the Right Choice: Why Core Values Matters in Your Security Partner
Discover why trust, professionalism, and teamwork make Equilibrium Risk the ideal security partner for your manufacturing business. Choose Equilibrium Risk for reliable, top-notch security services. Read more to make an informed decision.
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Why is Operational Resilience Crucial for Manufacturers During Global Instability?
Discover why operational resilience is crucial for manufacturers during periods of global instability. Perfect for manufacturing operations managers and directors looking to make informed decisions and protect their business in an unpredictable world.
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Edition 10: Manufacturing Security Insights
Welcome to the 10th edition of Manufacturing Security Insights! In this milestone issue, we dive into our latest blog on “Top Strategies to Reduce Crime in your Manufacturing Facility”. Plus, read about Sellafield’s recent guilty plea over cybersecurity failings and we explore the latest stories in the manufacturing & security news along with our ever-popular security tip. Stay informed with
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Top Strategies to Reduce Crime in your Manufacturing Facility
Learn effective manufacturing security strategies to reduce crime in your facility. Ideal for operations managers and directors looking to enhance their manufacturing facility’s security.
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How will Martyn's Law Change Security Practices for Operations Directors in Manufacturing?
Discover how Martyn’s Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is set to revolutionise security practices for Operations Directors in manufacturing. Equip your facility with the knowledge and tools to stay compliant and secure.
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Cost-Saving Champions: Why Manufacturers Choose Us for Efficiency
Discover how Equilibrium Risk empowers manufacturers with cutting-edge technology and tailored solutions to boost efficiency and achieve significant cost savings. Learn about our unique cybersecurity measures, expert consultation, and sustainable practices that make us the go-to partner for manufacturing excellence. Enhance your operations and secure your future with our proven, scalable, and flexible efficiency solutions.
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Key Strategies for Secure and Sustainable Growth in Manufacturing
Discover key strategies for secure and sustainable growth in manufacturing. Learn how leveraging technology, using lean manufacturing principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement can support your expansion efforts while safeguarding assets and operations. Achieve seamless growth with a comprehensive approach to manufacturing security.
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Video: Understanding the Hidden Cost of Criminal Activity on Manufacturing Efficiency
In this video, discover the hidden costs of criminal activity on manufacturing efficiency. Learn how theft, vandalism, and sabotage can disrupt productivity, compromise quality control, and impact your bottom line. Gain insights into mitigating these risks and safeguarding your operations.
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Understanding the Hidden Cost of Criminal Activity on Manufacturing Efficiency
Discover the hidden costs of criminal activity on manufacturing efficiency. Learn how theft, vandalism, and sabotage can disrupt productivity, compromise quality control, and impact your bottom line. Gain insights into mitigating these risks and safeguarding your operations.
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Video: Solutions to Comply with Martyn's Law: Standard Tier
Considering how to comply with Martyn’s Law? Watch this video to find out the options available for your business in complying with the Standard Tier.
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Solutions to Comply with Martyn’s Law: Standard Tier
Considering how to comply with Martyn’s Law? Find out the options available for your business in complying with the Standard Tier.
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Who is Figen Murray?
Figen Murray is the driving force behind the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly known as Martyn’s Law. But who is she? And why is her story so intertwined with Martyn’s Law?
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Video: Who is Figen Murray?
Figen Murray is the driving force behind the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, commonly known as Martyn’s Law. But who is she? And why is her story so intertwined with Martyn’s Law? Find out in this short video.
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Video: Martyn's Law vs Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
In this shirt video, explore how Martyn’s Law extends risk assessment obligations to address the threat of terrorism in public venues, while the Health and Safety at Work Act prioritises traditional workplace hazards.
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Martyn's Law Vs Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Gain insights into the distinctions between Martyn’s Law and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 regarding risk assessment in the workplace. Explore how Martyn’s Law extends risk assessment obligations to address the threat of terrorism in public venues, while the Health and Safety at Work Act prioritises traditional workplace hazards.
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Video: Martyn's Law Vs Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015
Delve into the key distinctions between Martyn’s Law and the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 in this informative video aimed at manufacturing organisations. Learn about the scope, focus, and requirements of each legislative framework to make informed decisions about security measures and compliance.
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Martyn's Law Vs Counter Terrorism & Security Act 2015 - What's the Difference?
Delve into the key distinctions between Martyn’s Law and the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 in this informative blog aimed at manufacturing organisations. Learn about the scope, focus, and requirements of each legislative framework to make informed decisions about security measures and compliance.
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Martyn's Law: What's Different?
Ever wondered what makes #MartynsLaw different from other legislation such as the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 or the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974? Well, we’ve got you covered in this short blog.
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Video: Martyn's Law: What's Different?
Ever wondered what makes #MartynsLaw different from other legislation such as the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 or the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974? Well, we’ve got you covered in this short video.
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Video: What are the Key Requirements for Martyn's Law?
Have you wondered what the key requirements are to comply with Martyn’s Law? Watch this video to find out.
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What are the Key Requirements for Martyn's Law?
Have you wondered what the key requirements are to comply with Martyn’s Law? Read this short blog to find out.
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Video: Does Martyn's Law Apply to my Business?
Have you ever wondered if Martyn’s Law applies to your business? Find out in this short, easy-to-understand video
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Does Martyn's Law Apply to My Business?
Jump into this blog where we discuss what
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What is Martyn's Law: Video
Watch our latest video explaining, “What is Martyn’s Law?”
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What is Martyn's Law
Discover the significance of Martyn’s Law for manufacturers. Learn about compliance tiers and essential steps for safeguarding your manufacturing establishment against terrorist threats and violent attacks. Dive into this insightful resource to navigate Martyn’s Law effectively and ensure a safer environment for all.
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Martyn's Law Evolution: Understanding Recent Changes and Implications for Manufacturers
With a focus on manufacturers, delve into the latest developments surrounding Martyn’s Law, a crucial legislation reshaping security protocols across the UK.
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Operations Manager Enrolled on Renown Security Management Course
We are proud to announce that our Operations Manager, Joanne Partington, is enrolled in the ISMI’s Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP) Level 6 Diploma.
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Manufacturing Security: Complying with Martyn’s Law Simply
This blog serves as a simplified guide for manufacturers to navigate Martyn’s Law effortlessly, ensuring robust security measures are in place.
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Second to None Newsletter - January 2024
A round up of the last quarter and a peek into the future
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Martyn's Law: Join Our Revolutionary Pop-Up Live Webinar Series!
Discover a wealth of insights on Martyn’s Law compliance through our ground-breaking Pop-Up Live Webinar Series. Engage in real-time discussions and be part of an innovative learning experience. Register now!
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Martyn's Law Simplified. What Manufacturers Must Do Now for Security
Learn about Martyn’s Law and how manufacturers can prepare for potential security changes. Understand the importance of assessing and mitigating risks to ensure public safety at venues and events.
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Martyn’s Law: An Introduction for Manufacturers
This introductory blog aims to shed light on the background, and relevance of Martyn’s Law to manufacturers, as well as highlighting some of the core provisions of the new legislation.
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Martyn's Law Compliance Assessment
Our Compliance Assessment helps manufacturers meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law simply and efficiently.
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Unveiling the True Value of Manufacturing Security: How a Holistic Approach Saves More Than Just Money
Discover how a holistic approach to manufacturing security can protect your operations, mitigate risks, and safeguard sensitive information in the digital age.
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10 Steps to Strengthen Your Security with Easy-to-Use and Budget-Friendly Measures
Discover 10 practical steps to enhance your manufacturing security without breaking the bank. Protect your valuable assets, production processes, and sensitive data with these easy-to-use and budget-friendly measures.
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Transforming Manufacturing Security: A Glimpse into the Future
Discover the latest insights and trends in manufacturing security. Explore the transformative impact of technology on the industry and gain valuable knowledge for safeguarding your facilities and assets.
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Reflecting on Success: A Resounding Webinar on Drones in Manufacturing Security
Reflecting on the success of our recent webinar on drones in manufacturing security, where we explored the game-changing potential of drones in securing manufacturing facilities and showcased real-life case studies.
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Manufacturing Security: 5 Tips for Recovering from a Security Incident
Learn how to recover from a security incident with these five tips for manufacturers. Our security management company prioritises providing a secure environment for your business.
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Moving In: Essential Security Measures for your New Premises
Moving into a new premises is an exciting time filled with new possibilities. However, it’s important not to overlook the critical aspect of ensuring the security of your new space.
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5 Tips for Keeping your New Premises Secure during the Moving Process
Moving to a new business premises can be a time-consuming and stressful process, but it’s essential to ensure that security is at the forefront of your mind during the move.
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Webinar: How to Securely Move your Manufacturing Business
We are excited to announce the launch of our upcoming webinar, ” How to Securely Move your Manufacturing Business”. If you are a manufacturing company preparing to move into a new facility, this webinar is for you.
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Essential Tips for Securing Your New Premises from Day One
Moving your factory to a new location? Learn essential tips and best practices for maximizing manufacturing security from day one.
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Manufacturing Security: 5 Unbeatable Strategies to Secure Your Building and Protect Against Intruders
Protect your manufacturing business with these 5 unbeatable strategies for physical and procedural security measures, and monitoring systems to secure your building against intruders.
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Manufacturing Security: Unlock the Power of These 5 Advanced Technologies!
In this blog post, we’ll explore five advanced security technologies that can help manufacturers protect their operations, their staff and their customers.
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Manufacturing Security 101: Essential Security Services for Protecting your Property
In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of security services for manufacturing facilities and the types of services available.
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Securing your Manufacturing Business over the Christmas Period
As a manufacturing business, it’s important to ensure the safety and security of your premises and operations during the Christmas period.
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How to Protect your Manufacturing Assets with an Intruder Alarm
With the right security solutions in place, manufacturers can protect essential assets such as machinery, computer networks and supply chain data. Read on to learn more about how you can protect your manufacturing assets with an intruder alarm.
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Brownouts: How Will it Affect the Security of your Business?
You may feel especially vulnerable when a power outage occurs. A brownout can cause all sorts of problems. Your security system may not operate properly if it shuts off as a result of a brownout, for a variety of reasons.
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Monitored vs Unmonitored Intruder Alarms
Intruder alarms are a common security measure that can provide protection against intrusion, such as unauthorised entry, into a building. In this blog, we highlight the differences to monitored and unmonitored intruder alarms.
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Good Vs Bad Access Control
In the modern world, we encounter access control systems of different types in all walks of life. In this blog, we go through some of the good and bad things about access control systems.
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19 Reasons to Automate your Access Control
Labour are expensive, and standards can be inconsistent. Moreover, metal keys are easy to copy, locks problematic to re-key when lost and there is no audit trail of who, where and when the access point was used. Here are 19 reasons to automate your access control.
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Access Control: What You Need to Know
Access Control is a core security management function that controls who goes where and when. In this blog we discuss physical access control, along with where it overlaps with logical access control.
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CCTV: Passive Vs Active Surveillance
Active and Passive Surveillance systems are two different ways you can use a CCTV systems in your businesses. In this blog, I have discussed some of the positives and negatives of the systems.
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What CCTV can(not) be used for?
CCTV is an integral part of any security program, however, it will not solve all crime. In this blog, we have put together some of the things that CCTV can do, along with some of the things it cannot do.
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6 Layers of Security you Should be Using
We often talk of the benefits of a layered security approach, or security in depth. But what does that mean? What are layers of security? In this blog, we reveal some of the layers of security you should be using right now.
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Securing your Business over the Christmas Period
With business’ winding down for the Christmas period, premises can become prime targets for cyber attacks, criminal activity, and property damage. We’ve got a few top tips to help you protect your business and prevent any unwanted disasters occurring before you return in the New Year.
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Old Buildings Vs New Buildings
If your business is based in a building, or you are looking to move into a building, then you are probably concerned with its security. In this blog, we explore the differences between these two types of buildings from a security perspective.
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4 Tips to Reduce the Vulnerability of a Security Fence
In this blog, we expose the most likely ways a perimeter fence is breached along with tips to protect against them.
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10 Tips for the Perfect Perimeter
Your perimeter is often your first line of defence against criminal activity. Whichever form it takes, it is imperative to get it right, because the effectiveness of your perimeter has a direct impact on the security of your whole business.
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3 Crime Prevention Strategies
Those companies that are successful in looking beyond just direct crime prevention, can save enormous sums of money in security budgets. They are happier and more productive business enterprises, often with more stable workforces…
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3 Stages of Effective Security Management
Ensuring that your business is protected correctly is not something that should be taken lightly. After all, an effective security plan could mean the difference between investing in further growth or losing money through criminal activity.
But how to start?
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5 Security Strategies to Support your COVID Recovery
As we all look to life beyond the pandemic, we reveal 5 security strategies to support your recovery.
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4 Lessons Learnt from COVID
Here’s 4 lessons we learnt from the COVID 19 pandemic.
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New Normal: 5 Key Benefits of Remote Working
In this blog, we research 5 key benefits of remote working that will add value to your business.
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Mental Health: 9 Practical Tips for Employers
Employers have a duty of care to reasonably support their employee’s health, safety, and wellbeing. This blog highlights exactly what your responsibilities are, along with some practical tips on how you can achieve this and support your employees better.
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4 Security Tips for the New Normal
Working remotely has become the new normal. We have put together these tips to help business be more secure, no matter where their staff work.
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Coronavirus: Getting Back to Work
The count down is on until we are allowed back to work. Here is some advice to help get you back to work safely.
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Coronavirus: Security Tips to Secure your Property
Uncertain times can lead to opportunities for criminals. Here are some tips to help secure your property during this time.
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4 Instances When You Should Consider Security
As a business owner, you have a lot of balls to juggle. We have put together a list of 4 instances when you should focus on security.
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Supporting Business Growth
Equilibrium Risk ran their third Understanding your Security Risk workshop of the year- I found the workshop to be eye-opening and very useful.
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8 Things to Consider BEFORE Investing in Security
Cost is always a consideration before an investment.
Here are 8 things to consider before investing in security.
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Guidance on the Use of Security Cameras
Simply putting up a camera in the hope of stopping criminal activity is not going to work. A more detail approach needs to be made if the system is going to achieve what you want it to.
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Understand your Security Risk
Your business is at risk from cyber attacks, criminal activity and even accidents at work. But with budgets being tight, where do you invest your hard earned money?
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The CCTV Camera is Dead....
Cameras are commonplace in the UK these days, we see them everywhere. But the way cameras are used is evolving. They are no longer on standalone ‘closed circuit’ systems, but rather connected to the internet or large networks. They have changed, and so too must the name….
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Bonfire Night
Whether you are organising or just attending a bonfire and firework display with the customary pie and peas, jacket spuds, treacle toffee, parkin etc., it is timely to give a gentle reminder of a few precautions to ensure that the evening is incident free.
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Securing your Garden
Last week saw the first ever ‘Secured by Design’ (SBD) garden displaying at the renown RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, highlighting the importance gardening and landscaping has in reducing burglary. Read about it here.
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Intruder Alarms
Protecting your business is important to any business owner but getting it right can be tricky. In this blog, we cover what an intruder alarm is, the types and grades of intruder alarms, integration with CCTV and lastly give some tips on using an intruder alarm effectively.
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Using CCTV to Protect your Business
Currently, there is a proliferation of CCTV, everyone is installing it. Using it to protect their businesses, their staff, and their cars absolutely anything. But does it make a difference? Are their businesses, staff, and cars more secure? We look into it in detail.
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High Value Items
What would happen if your business was targeted by criminals. Would they be able to effect your business? If they were able to steal or restrict access to what your business needs most to run, would your business be able to deal with such an impact? Would your business survive?
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What is Key Holding?
For some businesses, Key Holding is a vital part of their business security plan. Over the years it has developed, but what is it? and should you use it in your business?
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Company
Choosing a suitable security company for your business premises is a challenging task. Ensuring the safety and security of your biggest assets is something that should not be taken lightly. After all, a quality security plan will prevent losses and create a safe and secure environment in which to operate.
But where to start?
