Businesses often face increased security risks in the winter. Couple adverse weather conditions, reduced daylight hours, and the pressure to provide over Christmas and you’ve got the perfect storm for heightened opportunities for crime. Here are 7 things you can do to better protect your operations during the winter period

Effective strategies to mitigate security risks this winter

  1. Enhanced Lighting and Surveillance: As daylight hours shorten, it is crucial to ensure that all external areas are well-lit. Installing motion-sensor lights can mitigate the need to adjust timers for the longer winter nights.
  2. Maintaining a robust CCTV surveillance system can deter potential intruders and provide valuable footage if an incident occurs. Many businesses have used CCTV systems for years but the advances in technology mean their cameras could be upgraded to provide higher quality images and better functionality.
  3. Regular Security Audits: Conducting routine security audits can help identify vulnerabilities in existing security measures. Winter is an opportune time to evaluate and update security protocols, ensuring that all systems are functioning optimally.
  4. Employee Training and Awareness: Educating employees about potential winter-specific security threats is essential. Training should cover emergency procedures, recognising suspicious activities, and the importance of reporting any security concerns promptly.
  5. Access Control Systems: Implementing or upgrading access control systems can prevent unauthorised entry. This includes using electronic key cards, biometric scanners, fob and code systems. Access control systems can secure areas within a building as well as the building as a whole.
  6. Weatherproofing Security Equipment: Harsh winter conditions can damage security equipment. Businesses should invest in weatherproof or weather-resistant security cameras and alarms to ensure continuous operation.
  7. Visible Security Measures: A monitored intruder alarm has an external bell box which highlights the businesses’ security system. This type of system is often required by insurance companies. Any attempt to breach the building would notify keyholders and action could be taken immediately.

Year round protection

By taking these proactive steps, businesses can significantly reduce their vulnerability to security threats during the winter months, ensuring the safety of their assets and personnel. Is it time to improve your business’ security? Keybury Fire and Security protect businesses across the north of England with our access control, intruder alarm systems, CCTV systems and fire alarms. We’re NSI GOLD approved and BAFE certified.

Book your initial site survey to discuss your requirements with our business security experts. Contact us on enquiries@keybury.co.uk or 01535 661197.