Defend Your Commercial Building Against The Rise In Break-Ins From A Remote Security App
Posted on: 31 August 2020
With the rise in commercial break-ins, most businesses are reviewing their security measures, and thieves should be worried. Burglars used to be concerned about wiping their fingerprints clean.
If you have a security system with remote monitoring, thieves will have a hard time escaping their digital prints.
Remote Access to Video Systems
Few property managers can go on vacation with peace of mind during the current surge in crime targeting commercial buildings—unless they have remote security monitoring. Apps with remote security functions can provide you with more security intelligence and control than being onsite.
As soon as a security alarm or a motion sensor is tripped, the security or property manager is automatically notified on a mobile app. One of the most useful features is remote video monitoring. While viewing your building premises in real-time, you can assess the level of the security threat and decide on which security measures to take.
Control of Keyless Locks
Your first instinct will be to lock down the building. Remote control of keyless systems allows exacting control of security. When workers are telecommuting, the building can be placed in lockdown mode. You may then grant special access—for example, to a supplier for a drop-off, security personnel, an IT manager working onsite.
When a keyless system is breached, you can take immediate control of a building's security.
- Remotely lock all doors.
- Freeze all keypad access.
- Change all key codes.
- Change the type of access (for example, to fingerprint access if you suspect employee codes have been stolen).
- Use voice control to advise and direct employees inside the building.
You may even lock the thief inside, which is happening more frequently. More thieves are becoming infamous as videos of them committing a robbery are broadcast on YouTube.
Smart Panic Buttons & Security Functions
A panic button used to alert the police of a robbery in progress. As part of a smart networked security system, a panic button can provide many additional security features, including:
- Immediately alert first responders with no delays.
- Turn on interior and exterior lights.
- Lock down computer systems.
Remote Control of IT Systems
Many business victims of physical break-ins fear thieves walking out with tens of thousands of dollars in computing equipment. Cyber hacking also takes place onsite. More often, the intruders are infiltrating the IT systems onsite.
Once you've disarmed the security threat from your beach chair, you can enjoy your vacation in the comfort of knowing your security app will alert you of any new threats. You should also be aware of commercial lock repair companies in your area in case of an emergency.
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