Human Error is Your Security System’s Biggest Weakness
Many people who have never worked with commercial security products before are often surprised to find out how many options there are to choose from. There’s internal security, external security, access control systems, fire protection, CCTV camera solutions, and more. Some businesses will only require one of these systems for protection while others will opt for an all of the above approach.
Yet no matter what kind of commercial security systems you ultimately choose, there’s still one dangerous flaw in your system: human error. Every year, police will respond to 38 million alarm activations, but 94 to 98% will be false alarms. These false alarms require a minimum of 20 minutes and two police officers while also wasting company time and resources. Then there are the flaws created not so much by human error but by human mischief. PIN codes used for access control can be forgotten or shared, while it’s well known in the retail industry that 34.5% of inventory shrink is caused by employee theft, almost equal to the 38% caused by shoplifting.
The Solution to Human Error?
Fortunately, there really is a simple solution to all of the problems described above. Automated systems eliminate human error from the equation, ensuring that your business security system is working the way it’s supposed to, protecting your business 24/7/365.
Thanks to rapidly evolving technology, security access control systems can be automated to better protect you from both internal and external threats. Not only does this allow you to focus on your actual day-to-day business operations, but automated security systems protect you from unauthorized access.
The Benefits of Automated Commercial Security Systems
In the commercial security products industry, integrated security systems are the new big thing. These systems combine several different security products into one interface while automated systems provide another level of protection.
Plus, automated systems can provide you with a wealth of data, so you always know who is going where inside your building. If an employee or intruder tries to access an off-limits area, you’ll know about it.
Even better, Sonitrol Delaware’s automated systems are connected to our Commercial Security Monitoring Station, saving you from the expense of an in-house security team. This also gives you the best of both worlds, the security only automated systems can provide with the human judgement of professional commercial security experts.