{"id":6210,"date":"2016-08-07T13:52:27","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T12:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=6210"},"modified":"2021-12-10T12:13:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:13:03","slug":"physical-security-vs-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/physical-security-vs-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Why physical security is just as important as cyber security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you run a modern, cutting-edge business, it can be tempting to focus almost exclusively on cyber-security. After all, your businesses most valuable information, probably stored in the hard drives of computers rather than physically. What\u2019s more, many of your business\u2019s main functions, probably governed by software. However, while cyber-security is important, it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/importance-of-school-security\/\" title=\"The importance of school security\">important not to neglect physical security<\/a> measures, such as perimeter fencing, integrating fencing solutions and CCTV. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/business-security-review\/\" title=\"Business security review \u2013 Which areas should you focus on?\">focus solely on cyber-security and forget about physical security<\/a>, you may leave your business\u2019s premises exposed and vulnerable. Here at Zaun, we specialise in the provision of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/three-steps-to-rapid-perimeter-security\/\" title=\"Three steps to rapid perimeter security\">perimeter fencing and other physical security<\/a> measures. Consequently, we understand how disastrous it can be for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/bin-security-is-vital\/\" title=\"Why bin security is vital for your business\">business to ignore this aspect of security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You may believe that all your most valuable assets are online or stored safely on one of your own servers. But an intruder can still do a lot of damage if they gain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/access-gates\/\" title=\"Choosing the right access solution for your premises\">access to your business\u2019s physical premises<\/a> and assets. Office equipment may get stolen by thieves and your premises vandalised by hooligans and miscreants. Even if your business\u2019s digital assets aren\u2019t harmed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/fencing-for-pe\/\" title=\"Hyde school kids inspired by all-year outdoor PE\">physical<\/a> theft and vandalism can still be costly and very damaging. If you need time to replace stolen equipment or repair vandalised items, your business\u2019s efficiency can also be significantly impaired. Worse still, the computers on which your business depends can be stolen like any other piece of office equipment if you don\u2019t have adequate <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/physically-secure-data-centres\/\" title=\"Top ways to physically secure data centres\">physical security<\/a>. The best cyber-security in the world won\u2019t help you if you haven\u2019t protected your physical computer terminals.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, you may deal with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/identifying-potential-threats\/\" title=\"Identifying potential threats through vigilance and observation\">potential threats<\/a> very easily. At <a data-wpil=\"url\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/\">Zaun<\/a>, we like to think that we\u2019ve perfected many means of physical security. Our <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/security-fences-for-data-centres\/\" title=\"The importance of security fences for data centres\">security fencing<\/a> or secure cladding used to keep out most prospective intruders. You can also combine it with other security systems and measures, such as CCTV, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/fence-topping\/\" title=\"The right fence topping for the right sector\">fence toppings<\/a> and alarm systems for extra protection.<\/p>\n<p>If you run a high-tech modern business, don\u2019t forget about old-fashioned, reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/protecting-your-businesss-finances\/\" title=\"Protecting your business\u2019s finances with physical security\">physical security<\/a> measures. Cyber-security is, of course, useful because it might save your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/blog\/dangers-to-data-centre-security\/\" title=\"What are the key dangers to data centre security?\">data<\/a>. However, fencing and <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaun.co.uk\/our-products\/\">physical security<\/a> can save your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you run a modern, cutting-edge business, it can be tempting to focus almost exclusively on cyber-security. After all, your businesses most valuable information, probably stored in the hard drives of computers rather than physically. What\u2019s more, many of your business\u2019s main functions, probably governed by software. 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