Have you ever avoided making a change that you knew was good for you because it took too much work? Increasing the digital and physical security in your office, on top of the other daily software and hardware challenges your tech team faces, can feel like a burden.  

You know that a combination of cameras, access control devices, and detection systems helps protect your office’s data and property, but sometimes adding another system to manage feels like more work than it’s worth.

The secret to doing the things that are good for us is really no secret at all: make it easy.

With the right set up and integration, managing a robust security system can be a breeze. In this article, we’ll share our secrets for a low-maintenance security system that you can control from anywhere, anytime, with ease.

Security system challenges

When you have multiple security components — cameras, access control, and detection systems — it can be cumbersome for some office staff to switch between apps to monitor them. When you hire a new employee or lose a team member, adding or subtracting users from each individual system eats up time that you could be spending on more important tasks.

Often, your staff may want to monitor the cameras or access control logs, but remembering multiple passwords and figuring out how to navigate different apps takes time and training that, frankly, you just don’t have.

A common issue we’ve seen in many businesses is that they purchase new equipment to strengthen their security, only to find out later that the new pieces won’t interface with their existing components.  

Secrets for a low-maintenance security system

Creating an easy to use, low-maintenance security system takes just two simple steps: a professional security audit and cloud-based security data storage.

Security Audit

During a professional security audit, an electronic safety and security expert from FPS will review your existing security components and assess how to utilize them with your upgrade goals. We are integration experts, so we can often add just a few accessories to bring all of your systems together onto a single easy to manage app or platform.

If you have a system that just won’t play nice with others, we can also recommend alternatives and complete the installation for you.

Cloud-based security storage

Cloud-based security storage can make your building more secure with less effort on your part. Both access control and security camera systems are compatible with cloud storage, which means you can access data from both at any time, from anywhere in the world.

In the event that an intruder makes it into your building, you’ll be able to access camera footage, even if the person steals the recorder or hard drive for your system. Many business owners have taken advantage of this incredible feature to bring intruders to justice.

Cloud-based storage can also save you money. You won’t have to maintain a server on-site or divert employee time to manage it. Many small businesses simply can’t afford the cost of the materials, manpower, and electricity to support an on-site server. There is a cost to outsourcing your cloud storage, but it’s much lower than maintaining your own. For most business owners, the convenience is worth it.

Set up your easy security solutions today

If you’re ready to make your building’s security simple, then get in touch to set up a site survey with an FPS security expert. Let’s get to work simplifying your security system today.