Business Security Systems | Monitored Alarms & CCTV | NSI Gold Installer (2024)

FAQs

How does a business security system work? ›

Commercial burglar alarm systems use contact sensors, sound sensors, motion detectors, and other devices to recognize symptoms of unauthorized access, such as a door or window breaks, and movement in areas that should be free of activity.

Gold. NSI Gold companies meet the industry's highest technical standards and maintain a commitment to continual improvement with scrutiny of their ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Deters Crime

Many criminals are looking out for security systems as it's important to them that they can enter and leave a property without being noticed. The presence of a home security system is a common reason that burglars will move on to find an easier target. This leaves your property and your family safe.

To provide a general ballpark for upfront pricing, a standard security system will cost around $3,000. However, it is common to see systems as low as $1,000 and as high as $10,000 depending on the size and features of the application.

Protect Valuable Assets: Your business is home to valuable assets such as raw materials, intellectual property, processes, and more. A comprehensive security system can help protect these assets from theft or damage while also providing peace of mind for employees and customers alike.

To gain NSI Gold, the company needs to go through due diligence, two audits, and then 21 days to implement any corrective actions, prior to gaining approval. For NSI Silver, you only need to undergo one audit and the process is significantly shorter as it is aimed at new entrants into the security systems market.

NSI Gold approval requires organisations to operate a BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System aligned with NSI's unique Quality Schedule, demonstrating they operate to a 'higher bar' than if they were approved under some other Schemes.

You can check the authenticity of the company by asking to see its Certificate of Approval or check on the NSI Company Finder. The Police in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will only register and respond to alarm systems that meet the requirements of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).

Major Differences

While a security camera can display exactly what occurred during a break-in, it typically doesn't alert you of the crime as it happens. In contrast, an alarm system alerts you when a burglary occurs but can't give you video footage of the actual break-in.

What are the disadvantages of security alarms? ›

With rising safety and security concerns, home security businesses can be profitable enterprises. There are currently over 3,500 security companies in the U.S., but not all of them offer quality services.

The four main types of security companies break down into guard services, alarm providers, system integrators, private investigators, and bodyguards.