Safe and Sound: How to Secure Your Franchise

Running a business takes a lot of hard work. A great business owner or franchisee is not only invested in ensuring the day-to-day operations are running smoothly, but they should also be considering contingent planning. What do we do if ______ scenario happens? How do we handle said scenario to minimize damage? Whether your business is just getting started or has already been established, ensuring you have great security is a very important step to invest in. Be proactive and prevent possible threats with proper security.

When first considering security installation, it is best to educate yourself on the major types. After all, you want to ensure your business is receiving adequate protection.

Different Types of Security

Video Surveillance

If you were a crime scene investigator, what would be the first thing you would do when collecting evidence? Probably look for video cameras. Why? Because video is extremely solid evidence. This technology allows you to protect your business inside and out, with an added bonus of monitoring operational efficiency. In addition, because camera footage is such solid evidence, often the knowledge of a camera’s presence will deter criminals in the first place.

Wired helps you prevent loss, protect from liability, and guard employee and customer safety with quality video surveillance installation. Our team prepares real time video streaming that is viewable from any mobile device, laptop, or tablet. After the video is captured, it is then archived for later viewing.

Alarm Systems

Alarms are great to deter outside intruders. With everything from glass break detection to motion sensors to door and window sensors, alarm systems increase the chance of the intruder being caught in the act.

There are two popular types of alarm systems, monitored and wireless. Monitored alarm systems are systems monitored by an external company that is on stand by to notify emergency personnel if need be. Wireless alarm systems utilize a cellular connection to protect your business. The appeal to wireless alarms is the lack of connection to cables or phone lines on the exterior of the building. This makes it unlikely that the intruder can disable the system.

Data Protection

So you have video cameras and an alarm system installed. What’s the next step? Data protection. Whether you own a gym or a lawyer’s office, you never want your private business data stolen or lost. Invest in data protection to ensure sensitive information remains private and safe.

Since you are already emergency planning, why not have two plans in place? Wired uses a hybrid backup method to ensure important information is safe by using both a local server and a cloud service. In addition, we utilize firewall monitoring to guard against cyber attacks.

How to Choose Your Security System

Do plenty of research before taking the plunge into a security system. How many sensors does the alarm system come with? What happens if something stops working?  How user friendly is it?

If this proves to be a daunting task you can always speak with a professional. Professionals deal with security consultation and installation daily so they can help recommend the right services specifically for your franchise or business.   

Wired is a leading comprehensive technology support service specifically developed for franchisees. Wired offers a free consultation for implementation and ongoing support tailored to the needs of your business. With a quick explanation and a smart fix to immediate problems, Wired offers leading nationwide IT support and installation.

For a free consultation, contact us at (315) 326-0001 or https://wiredtelcom.com/contact