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Industries that require increased security vary, depending on the company and the region in which it is located. For example, some companies and individuals may benefit from increased security in areas with high crime rates, while others may need better protection from cybercrimes.
The following is a list of six industries that require increased security to protect both the people and property within their organization.
Reasons to Invest
Most regularly, potential thieves will seek to obtain access to your building or property when no one is there, but break-ins and thefts can occur at any time. If your office building is on a quiet street, a remote location, or in an area with a high crime rate, the chances of someone seeking to break into your business can skyrocket. However, employee theft is another problem that torments some businesses, and the chances of this affecting your business only increase with the number of workers you have. Any of these potential problems can be an excellent reason for you to invest in security in order to protect your property and your profits.
Transportation Industry
The TSA, founded in 2001, is responsible for protecting the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. It works with partners across the transportation system to prevent terrorism, secure planes and airports, protect passengers and the U.S. transportation infrastructure.
Healthcare Facilities
According to a 2010 report by Worldwide Security Analyst (WSA), healthcare facilities such as hospitals and medical practices are at significant risk for violence due to drug wars, gang crimes, and religious conflicts, which has led to an increase in security measures within the healthcare industry. Within the United States, approximately 15.5% of hospitals have armed security guards, whereas 65.8% have unarmed security staff and 19% have no security personnel at all.
Government Agencies
Many government agencies are faced with increased threats due to extremist attacks or cyber threats. Cyber threats, in particular, which were listed as the top security concern by 32% of government respondents, can cause significant problems if experts in the field do not adequately handle them.
Data Centers
Data centers house a wide range of servers and other data equipment vital to businesses around the globe. Without proper security measures, such as those employed by the company CyberFlow Analytics, data centers can be highly vulnerable to theft or other crimes, leading to lost money and significant inconvenience for companies.
Colleges and Universities
According to a report titled “Trends in Higher Education Security”, college campuses are currently facing threats from various sources (i.e., students, faculty, staff, and visitors), which can lead to increased security risks at colleges around the nation.
Airports
As previously mentioned in this article, many airports are now hiring armed officers and unarmed security guards to protect both passengers and employees. The danger these airports face is mainly due to terrorist attacks. However, there are many other types of crimes they may be targeted for.
Determining which choices are best for you requires a thorough consideration of both your building and your particular security needs. While these are only a few examples, they provide an idea of the increased security measures companies in various industries will be taking soon. Security officers looking to take advantage of this need can begin by learning more about each industry’s common threats and what can be done to mitigate them.
By Lizzie Weakley
who is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her husky, Snowball.
Member since August, 2019
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