Our Business Security Systems Protect Your Employees, Assets, and Customers

A business security system is a set of technology solutions, procedures, and teams that procure and administer the system for commercial businesses and public entities with the objective of securing people, assets, and inventory from theft, vandalism, physical harm, and unauthorized access.

A business security system includes diverse threat detection sensors such as security cameras and various types of alarms bolstered by access control systems, electronic article surveillance (EAS), cybersecurity measures, and procedures and training.

Business security systems typically require businesses to purchase a wide variety of hardware, network and software solutions. Typically, these tasks are outsourced to third-party vendors who are responsible for remotely monitoring the security cameras, alarms and access control systems, procure, install and maintain all sensors and their associated network and storage of data, train employees and asset protection teams in using all the technology solutions.

1. Burglary and theft: Retail and restaurant chains are often targeted by burglars and thieves due to their high-value inventory and cash on hand.
2. Vandalism: Businesses with multiple locations are at risk of vandalism depending on the location, which could cause damage to their property and create an unsafe environment for employees and customers.
3. Loitering and panhandling: Some business locations such as those in downtown areas of large cities as well as in cities facing financial or social decline see instances of loitering or panhandling. These activities can easily escalate into serious crimes and also turns-off customers from frequenting the location.
4. Organized Retail Crime (ORC): ORC has been a growing problem for retailers as sophisticated gangs are now capable of conducting large-scale theft or fraud by exploiting the weaknesses in the retail supply chain and physical security gaps at the retail locations.
5. Workplace violence: Multi-location businesses may also face the risk of workplace violence, including physical assault, harassment, and active shooter incidents.
6. Natural disasters: Retail and restaurant chains are also vulnerable to natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. These events could cause property damage, power outages, and disrupt business operations.
7. Cybersecurity: Multi-location businesses that rely on technology and online transactions are also at risk of cyberattacks. These risks include data breaches, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks.

The following are the key components of a business security system:

1. Video surveillance: Security cameras with remote surveillance or CCTV setup with location monitoring or security guards.
2. Intrusion alarms: Different types of alarms such as contacts, motion detectors, glass break detectors, vibration sensors, and temperature sensors.
3. Access control systems: Locks and keys or automated access control systems with centralized management and various access validation options such as cards, fobs, or biometrics.
4. Fire monitoring and control systems: Includes all key fire control systems components such as detectors, wiring, pumps, switches, valves, sprinkler or foam systems along with systems to monitor and respond to fire alarms.
5. Personal safety devices: Personal safety devices that can create audible alerts or alert remote monitoring centers when activated.
6. Microphones and speakers: Interactive monitoring systems, such as those offered by Interface Systems, will require speakers and microphones
7. Asset protection systems: Inventory protection systems such as RFID tags, scanners, and EAS.
8. Data and network security systems: Includes all cybersecurity systems such as firewalls, network monitoring, authentication, data privacy protection, and data loss prevention solutions.
9. Employee security policies: These can include background checks, security training, and policies that govern access to sensitive information or areas of the business and response to emergency situations.

1. Enhanced threat detection: AI can analyze vast amounts of sensor data in real-time, identifying potential security threats faster and more accurately than traditional methods. For example, a retail chain can use AI to analyze live video feeds, instantly identifying shoplifting behavior and alerting security before the incident escalates.
2. Proactive surveillance: AI-powered systems can predict and prevent incidents by recognizing patterns of suspicious behavior, reducing the risk of security breaches. Loss prevention teams can use AI to detect unusual activity patterns, like a person lingering near restricted areas, and sends alerts to prevent potential security breaches.
3. Cost efficiency: Automating security processes with AI reduces the need for extensive human intervention, leading to lower operational costs. A restaurant chain can automate perimeter monitoring with AI-powered cameras, reducing the need for 24/7 human security staff.
4. Improved decision-making: AI provides actionable insights by analyzing trends and data, helping businesses make informed security decisions. Loss prevention teams can use AI to analyze historical data on security incidents, helping them adjust policies and improve their overall security posture.

Two key aspects of our business security solution make it a compelling value proposition for our customers.

1. Scalability & Flexibility: Interface’s business security solutions are scalable and flexible like lego bricks. Customers can choose to implement our entire suite of business security solutions or just parts of it based on the threat or risk associated with the business locations. For example, customers can choose to implement just the managed intrusion alarm system first, easily add video-verified alarms, and eventually graduate to a virtual guard solution. They also have the flexibility to add on managed network or business intelligence solutions on a plug-and-play basis as needed.
2. Interactive Surveillance Technologies: Interface’s video monitoring solution is interactive and combines a live security camera feed with audio captured via microphones, a speaker system that can transmit voice messages from the command center, also known as Interactive Security Operations Center (iSOC). From iSOCs, Interface’s intervention specialists can see, hear and speak to people at the location and seamlessly switch between audio and video zones thereby giving them complete situational awareness.

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