(What to do to stay ahead of security threats to your business)

December is a time for celebration. Some businesses have a partial closure and a reduction in activities. For others, it’s the busiest time of the year. During this period, people also take a break from work, go on vacations, visit their hometowns, catch up with old friends, and attend parties. People take time to do the things they love and end the year happily.

But the excitement of December brings security concerns that can put your business at risk. It’s easy to focus ONLY on year-end activities or get distracted by celebrations, leading to ignoring potential security threats. This oversight can create gaps in your security system, leaving your business vulnerable.

People with criminal intentions can take advantage of security gaps in your facility. In December, theft, break-ins, and vandalism are common threats. It’s essential to focus on security during this time, especially considering the harsh economic situation in Nigeria.

As you approach 2025, you don’t want to grapple with the costs of avoidable security incidents. Instead, you want to be executing plans to grow your business. You want to start the New Year positively, not feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, losing time and money. You want to hit the ground running, attract new clients and boost sales. You want to start with a bang.

That is why NOW is a great time to review your security program against seasonal risks by conducting a security risk assessment on your business facility.

A security risk assessment will help you identify and understand your facility’s new, emerging, and trending threats. It’ll help you evaluate your security program’s readiness to protect your assets from these threats. You’ll also know what changes you need to make to your current program, the resources you require and where to deploy them.

When you conduct a security risk assessment on your business facility this December and make the necessary changes to meet your new threat profile, you’ll have the peace of mind to enjoy the celebrations of the season without worry. You’ll be sure to begin 2025 refreshed, on a strong foot, and avoid any distractions, frustrations or being overwhelmed with dealing with security incidents.

So, as you wind down 2024, remember to assess your risks to stay abreast of security threats and protect what’s truly valuable to your business – your people, information, property and equipment.