Site security, logistics and technology
A topic for managers of sites, warehouses, construction sites and office buildings who need to align people, technology and operating rules.
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Start here when you need to set up a site regime, patrols, vehicle entries, cameras or responsibilities between security and operations.
What to take away
- when technology is enough and when physical human presence is necessary
- how warehouse, construction site, office and facility security differ
- why an audit should be the starting point for more complex operations
Frequently asked questions
When is physical site security necessary even with cameras?
When someone needs to respond on site, verify an alarm, talk to a visitor, keep entrance records or handle an operational change a camera cannot solve on its own.
What should precede a security regime proposal?
A basic audit of the operation, entrances, perimeter, patrols, technology and responsibilities. Without it, the proposed service easily mismatches the real risk.
Logistics and warehouse security: risks and loss prevention
Overview of risks in logistics and warehouses: entrance records, driver movement, night operation, ramps, seals, visitors and blind spots on site.
Physical security, cameras or patrol system? How to choose the right combination
Cameras, patrol systems and physical security solve different tasks. When is technology enough and when is human presence necessary?
Physical penetration test: how to test entrances, regime and team response
A physical penetration test verifies reception, gatehouse, access procedures, visitor escort and the team response to a suspicious situation.
Theft on construction sites: how to protect equipment and materials
Theft of fuel, tools and materials on construction sites. Overview of regime measures, physical security and technology that help reduce losses.
Site security audit: what it reveals and how it becomes a security regime
A security audit reveals weak points in a site and provides input for the security regime, technology, entrance checks and reporting.