With the prevalence of cyber-related attacks and data breaches, it is easy for the focus of small business leaders to be drawn away from the physical security of their organization. But without a solid base of physical security, the policies and procedures we put in place to mitigate cyber-attacks become useless. When implemented correctly, physical security should: Prevent unauthorised persons accessing your premises, information or assets; Maintain the trust and confidence of the people and organisations you serve or work with; Deliver services without disruption in the event of a disaster; Meet any regulatory obligations your business falls under. Put simply, physical security is the combination of physical and procedural measures implemented to mitigate risks to your people, information and assets. Just like with any other steps we take to minimise potential harm to our businesses, the best way to start is with a risk-based approach. The people, information, physical assets a...
