Security Blog

Rural & Heritage Security: Threats and Solutions

Whilst it is fair to assume that crime rates are usually higher in urban zones than in rural areas, the fact is that countryside and heritage settings have their own individual security threats, which call for specialist security solutions.

Environmental Sustainability and Commercial Property Security

If you are focusing on ways to reduce your carbon footprint, cut energy waste and become a greener organisation, did you know you can do so by making changes to your security system? There is a growing move towards the use of eco-friendly security solutions that effectively protect assets, whilst minimising environmental impact.

Home Security Scams – What to Look Out For

It’s important that we all feel safe in our homes, but when investing in security systems, unfortunately it is becoming all too common to fall victim to so-called offers that are in fact scams.

Top 7 Burglar Deterrents to Keep Your Property Safe from Crime

Burglary claims hundreds of victims every year and can take a huge emotional and financial toll on families, which makes it vital to know how to deter burglars and stop them from targeting your home.

Crimes Against Businesses – How to Tackle the Biggest Threats to Your Livelihood

The crime against businesses findings from the 2021 Commercial Victimisation Survey were updated in June 2022, and have some quite worrying statistics to impart, of which wholesale and retail businesses are wise to take note.

How to Secure your Self-Catering Holiday Let

If you operate a self-catering holiday let, you’ll have visitors coming and going on a regular basis, which makes it vital to put effective security measures in place, especially if you are managing your property remotely.

Tailgating: Why it’s a Risk, and How to Prevent it

Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is a high risk security breach where an unauthorised person closely follows an authorised person into an access controlled area; but there are various ways to prevent it.

Why You Need a Physical Security Risk Assessment, and How to Conduct One

Theft and vandalism, unauthorised access, anti-social behaviour, arson, white collar crime and even terrorism are all potential threats that should be considered when planning security arrangements for commercial premises.

5 Worrying Security Mistakes Homeowners Make

When it comes to security, many homeowners may think they are taking the right steps to protect what they value, but in actual fact there could be countless mistakes they are making that are putting their valuables at risk.

How Can We Help?

Regardless of the type of premises you are looking to protect, Barry Bros Security has the solution. Contact us today for expert advice and the benefit of decades of experience in the security industry.