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4 Essential Components In A Business Security System Design

What should go into coming up with an unbeatable security system? There are many security gizmos in the market today, but they cannot be effective in isolation. You must come up with a business security system design that integrates them into a cohesive unit. The design has to recognize different threats and the points at which they materialize. There are some must-have components in an effective security system design. 

Security Cameras 

The security camera is integral to a security system because of its surveillance and monitoring capabilities. Today's security cameras can record at wide angles and have night vision capabilities. They can sense motion, send alerts over the internet, and communicate with the person at the other end of the camera.

You need security cameras at all entry points to the property and building. You also need cameras monitoring spaces in the building to keep track of events. Security cameras become very handy when auditing security incidents. 

Security Detectors and Alarms 

Detectors are useful in triggering alarms when a threat materializes. There are different detectors, also commonly called sensors.  

• Motion sensors trigger when there is motion in a specific area
• Door and window alarms trigger when there is contact with a door or window
• Glass break sensors trigger when they sense the pitch of breaking glass 

You can set a detector to send out different alarms, including siren sounds, flashing lights, or SMS messages to preset numbers. You can customize the alarm to suit the context. 

Access Control System 

Controlling movement within the premises is vital to securing people and assets in business premises. An access control system is essential to a business security system design. It deters both external and internal threats. You can program it to allow different people to different areas, and at particular hours. It helps to track and trace after a security incident. 

Fire Control

Fire is an existential threat that is sometimes underrated. For example, an accidental electrical fire can burn down everything in a building, and at worst, cause human fatalities. Fire monitoring and alarm systems should be part of an integrated security system. 

In many states, the law requires fire building premises to have detection and suppression systems. But you can integrate the firefighting system into the main security control panel to make it more effective. For example, a fire alarm can trigger the security camera in the area to get a visual confirmation. 

Are you looking to design a security system that works for your business? Talk to a security systems provider to assess your security needs.