Plain advice about protecting a site
What we've learned from surveys, incidents and contracts, written for the people who have to make the decisions rather than for the security industry.
Articles
Choosing coverGuards, patrols or cameras: which cover does your site actually need?
The three main ways to protect a site solve different problems. Here is how to work out which mix fits your hours, your risks and your budget.
ProcurementHow to brief a security provider so the quotes are comparable
Three quotes built on three different assumptions tell you nothing. A one-page brief makes the differences visible and the conversation honest.
Risk awarenessHostile reconnaissance: the signs staff should be reporting
Serious incidents are usually preceded by someone checking the site first. Your staff will see it before your cameras flag it, if they know what to look for.
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