In today's world, it's important to protect your business.

Tips for increasing office security and products that help make it easy.

1. Consider identifying all visitors to your office and log them in and out. You'll find visitor registers and log books under "Books - Account & Record" in our catalog.

2. For greater efficiency and improved security, require employees to wear photo ID badgtes and employ a digital visitor registration/photo ID solution. You'll find software, cameras and card readers under "Badges & Holders" in our catalog.

3. Encourage staff to use privacy filters on their computer screens and to keep their files and desk drawers locked. Ask them to pick up documents immediately from the fax machines and copiers. Set up secure printers for confidential information and invest in shredders to destroy all confidential documents before they are thrown away. See our full line of shredders under "Shredders" in our catalog.

4. Ensure smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are installed and charged throughout the facility and test alarms regularly. Look for these products under "Safety & Security" in our catalog.

5. Label computer and major components with identifying information, including your company name, location of unit and user. You'll find label making machines under "Labelmakers - Electronic" in our catalog.

6. Log serial numbers of computers and components so they can be easily identified and recovered if stolen and lock them up to discourage theft in the first place. A variety of laptop and desktop locking devices are listed under "Computer Security" in our catalog.

7. Regularly back up all files and securely store them in offsite storage or onsite in U.L. Class 125 fire and water resistant safes. You'll find these under "Storage & Filing - Safes" in our catalog.