Why Physical Security is Just as Important as Cybersecurity for Your Business

Why is physical security important for your business?

As a business owner, you know that keeping your people, data, and property secure is your top priority. Living in a digital age, we’re all aware of the cybersecurity protections we should have in place. However, as the world evolves, the security needs of your business will change too – but it’s important that we recognise that physical security will always play a vital role in keeping your business safe. Put simply, physical security not only acts as a deterrent to potential criminals targeting your business but also protects your business from unforeseen events that could cause untold damage or loss – and as such, it’s a priceless part of your security plan. 

Physical Security and Cybersecurity – what’s the difference?

Across the country, criminal offences like theft and vandalism are leaving their mark, with businesses like yours feeling not just the financial impact, but the psychological and physical impacts of being targeted. 

A comprehensive security strategy will combine both the cybersecurity and physical security measures you need to keep your business, people, and data safe. Whilst a full cybersecurity plan aims to protect your data from online hackers, physical security enhances this protection by limiting who has access to where this data is kept. In addition, physical security measures, such as intruder alarms, security guards, and access control keep your business protected against real-world threats to your people or property. 

What types of physical security are available?

Every day, your business faces an untold amount of physical threats that can come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and disguises. Committed to keeping our clients safe and with over 10 years of experience in the industry, our experts here at Stonewall Security are proud to offer a host of physical security options to keep your business protected, including: 

• Static guards:  Our uniformed static guard is a proven deterrent to criminals, effectively reducing the risk of unlawful activity on your premises. 
• Mobile security patrols: Providing physical protection when needed, our uniformed mobile security patrol officers are one of the most visible and effective ways to deter criminal activity on your premises. 
• Locking and unlocking support: Unlocking and locking premises can be a heavy and dangerous burden for any employee. We’ll organise a trained member of staff to lock and unlock your premises at an agreed time. 
• Key holding: We’ll keep a copy of the keys to your premises safe, with a member of our reliable security team on standby, ready to respond to an on-site emergency.
• CCTV installation and monitoring: We offer bespoke CCTV security solutions to keep your premises secure and protected.

Are you ready to find the right security for your business?

If you’re ready to enhance your 2023 security strategy, our friendly team of professionals at Stonewall Security has the industry knowledge required to develop a bespoke security package around you and your organisation’s needs. 

Get in touch today and find out how our team of fully-trained and highly skilled security experts can work with you to keep your business safe.