Christmas is almost upon us all once again, bringing with it, of course, the darker nights and as there are lots of presents about, and businesses are closed for longer periods than normal, all the more opportunity for those of a light-fingered persuasion. The sad fact is that having those presents under your tree, or…
The clocks going back have not increased the number of the hours of darkness of course, but they do seem to make the nights that bit longer in some strange way. More Dark Time But regardless of the time darkness falls, the fact of the matter is that there is more ‘dark’ time for burglars,…
Not a day goes past without someone talking about how AI is going to change everything in the World, and to a degree that is true, but at the moment, and for some time to come, AI is not going to replace the need for security guards… That does not mean that technology cannot help,…
With costs rising across the board, many businesses are looking for ways to save cash. Only the very desperate will opt to drop their insurance cover, but what about a way that reduces insurance premiums and overall costs, whilst increasing security levels? It’s a win win situation, but how is it possible? It’s often overlooked,…
When you are considering using a security firm like Wye Security, it is necessary to ask yourself (and perhaps the company concerned) some questions about the way that they work and how well their staff are trained. Depending on the role these security personnel take, their duties now extend far beyond simply standing guard. These…
Any construction project represents significant investments of time, resources, and capital. Unfortunately, these sites are often targets for a range of criminal activities, particularly vandalism and theft, both of which can severely impact project timelines, budgets, and the safety of the site workers. The construction industry loses approximately £800 million annually due to such incidents,…
When managing property access becomes challenging, many homeowners and rental property managers turn to key safes as a convenient solution. These secure boxes mounted outside properties allow authorised individuals to retrieve keys without the property owner being present. But the question remains: just how reliable are these devices when it comes to protecting your property?…
There are many reasons why having security signage is a good idea, most notably as such signs act as a deterrent to potential burglars and vandals, the phenomenon known as ‘crime displacement’ coming into play (basically, these wrongdoers choose to attack another business premises). But there can be totally unintended, positive, consequences, too… This happened…
Small businesses produce a significant percentage of the economic activity in the UK, injecting billions into the national economy annually. However, this prosperity comes with inherent vulnerabilities. According to recent findings, business theft has become an increasingly prevalent concern across most industries in the UK, with certain items repeatedly targeted by opportunistic criminals and organized…
Understanding Your Business Security Needs The first step in developing the right security strategy is to conduct a thorough assessment of the dangers your business is facing. This process involves analyzing various factors unique to your organization, including: Industry-specific risks and vulnerabilities Physical location and surrounding environment Size of your workforce and operational hours Value…
