Tips for crime prevention in the workplace

For immediate action and with police forces bearing the weight of increasing crimes, it is somehow incumbent upon business owners to protect their premises and organizational well-being. Here are several ways to deter crime on one’s business property.

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Dial 911 right away upon noticing suspicious characters loitering in or near one’s place of business. Take note of people who loiter during opening and closing times. It’s important to never block the view into one’s store by filling windows with multiple displays; robbers are less likely to attack the establishment if passersby can see what’s happening inside. 

Employees assigned to make bank deposits should always stay alert for strangers following them around or lingering at the bank. In the office premises, minimize the amount of cash being kept, and make frequent money pick-ups from registers. Make regular bank deposits – again with a good level of vigilance. 

Working alone isn’t recommended. According to studies, the presence of more employees may slash the incidence of an armed robbery. 

Finally, put physical safeguards in place. Install quality door and window locks, and invest in a monitored alarm system. Always use interior as well as exterior lighting, which may prevent intruders from hiding illegal activities. Motion sensor lighting can be helpful and affordable, too.

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A Look At Upcoming Global Cybersecurity Efforts

In the past year, hacking attacks in different parts of the world made headlines. From scamming users to energy shortages and halting operations, these attacks have exposed how lacking cybersecurity efforts have been. These events have also shown that citizens must be educated about being secure and vigilant since most of the information these days are stored online. Below are some of the cybersecurity trends online users can expect soon:

Governments will boost their efforts to stop debilitating hacking attacks

These days, vigilante hackers target government agencies. U.S., France, and Ukraine have been victims of recent attacks that threatened to destabilize crucial operations. In response to the frequency of such crimes, governments are already improving their cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks from affecting not just government functions but also economic and financial operations.

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Cloud security will be more developed

Having a cloud environment that allows users to store information without worries is a need these days. The industry is on the way to developing platforms that will regulate and protect sensitive information. In the future, when cloud security is improved, users will have no other choice but to store their information in the cloud.

There will be a demand for information security professionals especially with the widespread use of IoT

Smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) seems to be the futuristic answer to daily living. However, there are still some aspects to be sorted out especially in security. While these tools become a welcome addition to homes and workspaces, there is a rising need for information security professionals that will ensure users that hackers will not use their devices for online theft and other cyber-related crimes.

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As people learn how to protect themselves online, cybersecurity companies are also finding better ways to strengthen current efforts in guarding the billions of personal and classified information that is being collected online.

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