It’s best to battle these two fronts head on, by preventing theft and securing your business. Here are a few ways business owners are preventing their business investments from going down the drain due to theft.
Anti-Theft Software
If you don’t have security software in your computer, then your business could be a potential target for online hackers and identity thieves looking for ways to steal from the average Joe. Basically, with modern technology, hackers can identify, infiltrate and steal data, bank account numbers and client information from a remote location.
One of the most effective and widely used anti-theft software is McAfee. Tested and pre-loaded onto most computers, specifically new Macs and Ultrabooks, keeps personal data and information from being siphoned by foreign computers. For a nominal fee, those without this service hardwired into their computers, can download McAfee.
Tracking Software
Modern business owners are always on the go. With them, they take their laptops, smart phones and other electronic devices that not only store valuable, business and financial information, but also keep record of personal information (i.e. social security numbers, DOB). In a blink of an eye, you could leave your device on a coffee shop table to go to the bathroom, only to come back and find it missing.
Luckily, more people are understanding the importance of smart, tracking software. A few of the most popular and business approved software are Adeona, GadgetTrak and Laptop Cop.
Adeona is an open-source software that reports the internet address of a stolen device that is being used to the owner, pinpointing the exact location of the laptop once it connects to wireless networks. If McAfee protects the contents of your device, Adeona protects it physically.
GadgetTrak, another tracking software, not only tracks the whereabouts of your device, but also snaps a picture of the thief every 30 minutes or whenever it’s being used. GadgetTrak is available for Windows, PCs, Blackberrys, iPhones and Windows mobile phones.
Looking for a tracking software that not only locates your device, but allows you to delete, lock out or retrieve data files remotely? Laptop Cop does just that! Once you report your device stolen, users are able to log into the main site, monitor, track information and manipulate data. It also allows the user to send messages to the thief, while they’re using your device.
Business Security
Once you secure electronic information as well as the devices you use to store that information, it may be time to secure the nest itself. By securing your business with security systems (i.e. alarms, break in detection), you’ll not only be securing your personal property, but you’ll also be adding to your piece of mind.
One of the most common systems used by business owners and homeowners that run their business from their homes is ADT. Of course, to better understand your security system options, it’s best to compare them side-by-side on sites like http://www.SecurityChoice.com. Doing research and comparing providers will help you find the best business security system and service on the market.
By
protecting your business electronically and physically, not only will you be
able to reduce your risk of theft, but you’ll be securing your investments.
Take heed, it’s better to be safe than sorry!
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Alex Woods is a freelance writer who most often writes about smart business choices. You can find him on Google+.
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Alex Woods is a freelance writer who most often writes about smart business choices. You can find him on Google+.
