Security-as-a-Service
Security-as-a-Service, or Managed Physical Security, involves outsourcing your company's entire security operations to a technology provider who manages everything from cloud-based platforms to other critical security needs. A Managed Physical Security provider can ensure that your business is secure.
The Benefits of Managed Physical Security
The primary benefit of Managed Physical Security, similar to that of outsourced IT, is the cost-effectiveness and productivity improvements. It reduces the need for in-house security staff and frees your IT team from handling security. For a company where security or IT isn't the core focus, Managed Physical Security allows them to concentrate on their primary business objectives.
In a managed security model, the provider operates the cloud-based platform and customizes, installs, monitors, and maintains the system across all locations. If a security event occurs, the provider alerts the relevant personnel. They also handle repairs and ensure the system performs as it should, extending its lifespan, ensuring seamless operations, and preventing unexpected expenses and downtime.
A Single Vendor Approach for Enhanced Security
Managed Physical Security services cover monitoring, data management, maintenance, labor, repairs, and replacements. These services are often offered at a monthly, quarterly, or annual rate, ultimately eliminating surprise expenses.
Selecting a single vendor to handle your IT and security needs ensures consistency across all your locations, making them easier to manage. Instead of juggling multiple vendors with varying protocols, you have a single vendor who knows your system and procedures, ensuring consistent protection and eliminating gaps in security coverage.
Centralized Data Management
Lastly, Managed Physical Security offers the advantage of data centralization, which is crucial in today's hybrid work environment. A consistent data platform provides access data for analysis and expert assistance in customizing activity reports for auditing or space usage assessment. It is far more efficient than compiling data reporting from various locations.
Managed services can integrate access identity profiles with your authoritative source active directory, such as HR or IT directories, synchronizing identity management across your systems. It enables accurate attendance monitoring and provides valuable insights into hybrid work patterns across different locations.
Conclusion
Managed Physical Security offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for securing multiple office locations, particularly in a hybrid work environment. Outsourcing your IT and security needs to a technology provider allows corporate leaders to focus on strategic priorities while ensuring consistent, high-quality security across all locations. Managed Physical Security minimizes risks and supports a safe, productive work environment.
Blue Sky Technologies provides technology solutions for physical security, network & connectivity, voice & communications, cybersecurity, and managed IT services. We work with our clients to design and implement custom technology solutions to meet their unique business or organization needs. Contact us for a single-vendor approach to your technology challenges. www.myblue-sky.com/contact