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A physical security checklist is a relatively simple tool, but it can be a very effective way to ensure your customers receive the level of protection they need. Developing a useful, relevant checklist can help guide your initial visits with a new customer, positioning you for a successful project overall.

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As a value-added reseller, you will most likely work with customers from a range of different industries. Each may have very different goals, facilities, security challenges, and legacy technologies. So you’ll need a physical security checklist that is broad enough to account for different types of customers but also specific enough to really delve into each site.

With that goal in mind, here are four secrets to creating successful physical security checklists:

1. Start small

First, create a basic checklist that encompasses the most important physical security features for most facilities. These typically include:

  • Security of doors, gates, and other access points
  • Use of video surveillance, both inside and outside
  • Presence and effectiveness of lighting
  • Potential obstructions created by landscaping or building design
  • Use of security guards
  • Visitor management policies
  • Communication methods

For each new customer, run through these items to get a sense of their current physical security set-up. After this initial audit, you can drill down on any security concerns that are unique to their industry or facility.

2. Go digital

To make your checklist as flexible as possible, consider digitizing it. You can easily build a basic checklist in Word or Excel, which allows you to easily update it at any time. And if your company has tablets or smartphones, you can easily take your checklist with you to every customer site.

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