Getting your enterprise off the ground is all about mitigating risk. With the proliferation of cybercrime and the threat of theft, there are many potential dangers for which you must take a proactive stance. With the odds already stacked against you as an entrepreneur or small business owner, you have to make sure you have the smoothest possible path to success. For example, protecting your property from theft and vandalism helps ensure that your inventory will be available for you and your customers. Installing alarm systems, security cameras and key management systems can help keep your physical assets, such as your facilities and products, safe and secure.
Just as important as safeguarding these resources is taking protective steps with your data. Today’s advanced technology makes many tasks easier for small businesses and helps provide a competitive edge. However, it also opens the door to new kinds of dangers. This is why it’s essential to rely on technological protection, such as encrypting attachments when emailing them, and locking down your on-site Wi-Fi networks. The speed of the digital age also means that whenever you spot issues with your security, you need to act upon them quickly to lessen the damages as much as possible.
Your mind may be focused on how you can better serve your customers or best your competition. As a businessperson just starting out, however, securing your essential assets must be a high priority as well. For more tips you can use to better secure your property and your online activity, take a look at the accompanying infographic.
Author information: Travis Ray is Director of Customer Care & Strategic Marketing for KEYper® Systems, a key management and storage systems company. Ray is responsible for overseeing the customer care team that provides software and hardware support for new and current clients.
SOURCES:
https://www.slideshare.net/Keyper18/business-security-tips-keyper
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/small-business-cybersecurity
