Feature


Business Crime & Protection


Inside job Thieves aren’t always outsiders and certain areas of your business may be particularly vulnerable to employee theft, especially if large quantities of money or stock are kept on premises. To reduce these risks, the first thing to do is to introduce clear policies on theft and make sure all staff are aware of the policy – and the consequences. In order to build a team you can trust, make


sure you always verify previous employment history and check references, and exercise caution when granting access to keys/security codes. Always keep cash secure in a heavy duty safe. Other security measures include implementing ID badges and sign-in sheets – especially if you get lots of visitors.


Loss of information The loss of confidential and important data can spell disaster for a business, and not just because of the threat of GDPR. However, there are a number of ways you can protect sensitive information, including financial details, employee records and client information. Firstly, make sure to back up important


information on servers off-site and ensure your IT systems are well protected from external threats, such as cyber criminals, by installing and regularly updating firewalls and anti-virus software. Additionally, make sure all employees know how to spot ‘phishing’ emails and the correct action to take against them. You can also restrict access to the most


sensitive data and change company computer passwords regularly.


62 CHAMBERLINK March 2020


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