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When it comes to security, there’s no such thing as being too prepared. There’s so many things which can go wrong, both with business and with homes, and so it’s important to be prepared for as many different eventualities as is possible. Whether you incorporate out of hour’s access, remote IT back-ups, or CCTV, every little step can help keep your valuables safe. Integrated security systems are a way of managing all your different security systems to give the whole thing a more stream lined approach. There’s nothing worse than realising you have all the necessary equipment but there is a hole in your security because of a lack of communication between your devices. When it comes to where your security should be hosted, it can be difficult to decide. There are a number of advantages to have your security on site, and in some ways not even the best remote monitoring teams will be able to equal that level of protection. By having your own security you are able to deal instantly with any issues, as and when they arise. It isn’t always necessary to choose one or the other though – many integrated security systems can be used both on and offsite so even out of hours monitoring can continue. It’s often a good idea to hold some of your security systems (in particular data backups) off site. This is because any physical threat will not affect those particular protocols, meaning your data remains safe in a backup facility. If you only use onsite servers, a flood or even a hardware issue could mean the loss of years’ worth of work and client logs. Unfortunately, no matter how many processes and how good your integrated security systems are, most businesses will have some problems throughout their existence. Whether these are outside threats or inside thefts, the more comprehensive your monitoring, and the better your processes, the more easy it will be to identify and apprehend those responsible. Make sure your valuables and assets are insured, and back up all data both on and offsite on a regular basis; technology can and does fail. Speak to your integrated security systems provider about your needs and your budget to identify which sorts of protection will be right for you and your business. It is well worth making sure this area is covered, because any losses can have serious long term consequences. Joseph works for ISM-UK, a world pioneer in integrated security systems. ISM are the UK's leading developer of integrated security management and intercom and cell call systems. In his spare time he enjoys the finer things in life, including travelling and dining out.
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