“Organizations can’t afford to let their guard down, instead, they must proactively anticipate threats in order to avoid them and ensure the safety and security of their business. At Securité One, we have carefully studied and focused on how such a dynamic working environment operates, so that we are able to serve our clients effectively.” Frixos Mozoras, Director of Technology and Business Development at Securité One, commented.
What is workplace security and why is it important?
Workplace security refers to the measures put in place to protect people, assets, and information from physical and digital threats. When thinking about workplace security, especially within sophisticated and complex environments such as the fintech sector, it’s important to ensure you have the right measures in place to guard against both physical and digital security threats.
Physical security involves the safeguarding of physical assets, such as employees, equipment, visitors, and office space. On the flipside, digital security refers to the protection of data, information, ideas, and systems, vital to the success and integrity of your business.
Organizations can’t afford to let their guard down, instead, they must proactively anticipate threats in order to avoid them and ensure the safety and security of their business. This requires proper planning, tools, and teams. Fintech companies have a dynamic working environment, where collaborators, such as Securité One, must meet their standards of efficiency, quality, and unique needs. At Securité One, we have carefully studied and focused on how such a dynamic working environment operates, so that we are able to serve our clients effectively.
What are the needs today’s Fintech companies have with regards to security?
In today’s modern workplace, there’s a lot to protect. And not everything is evident to the untrained eye or easy to spot. That’s why security in the workplace starts with the right strategy both physically and digitally. The characteristics that a a security partner should understand in order to respond to today’s Fintech companies needs, include:
• The size and fluctuation of the personnel according to the circumstances.
• The locations, both local and global, and the different security challenges and cultural practices in each region.
• The number and diversity of the departments with different working hours and schedules.
• The potential risks of internal threats from staff who may have access to sensitive information or be influenced by external groups.
• The presence and importance of on-site servers that support a large area or region.
• The division and usage of the office space by the same or different staff members.
• The variety and complexity of the office facilities, such as work areas, servers, warehouses, kitchens, dining areas, gyms, car parks, call centers, etc.
• The frequency and scope of the renovation and relocation of the premises.
• The possibility and impact of dissatisfied customers targeting the fintech companies.
• The high level of network security required to protect the data and systems.
• The number and responsibilities of the departments and their data access rights, such as the department of processing of assets, department of purchases, head IT, IT security department, maintenance department, and director.
• The occurrence and nature of ad-hoc events and VIP invitees.
How can geopolitical crises affect such corporate environments with regards to security?
It’s a fact that geopolitical issues are affecting business and the economy in general.
At the corporate environment level, we have observed throughout the years that when geopolitical issues occur, like for example the recent wars between Russia – Ukraine or Israel and Palestine, safety needs to be increased especially when there are conflicting interests due to financial and banking issues, employment cost effectiveness, or racist behavior from nationalist groups among employees.
Our responsibility is to act proactively when we observe any constant changes and replacement of staff in multinational organizations based in Cyprus, and to ensure that no organization or individual is targeted by other nationalist groups who may obtain information from staff already working in-house giving them an opportunity to cause data leaks or other damages.
“At the corporate environment level, we have observed throughout the years that when geopolitical issues occur, like for example the recent wars between Russia – Ukraine or Israel and Palestine, safety needs to be increased especially when there are conflicting interests due to financial and banking issues, employment cost effectiveness, or racist behavior from nationalist groups among employees.”
What products/tools improve workplace security?
There are a number of efficient technologies out there to help you accomplish your security goals, but here are a few to get you started:
Access control technology
It’s important to control building access to your offices. To achieve this, you need to invest in an access control system. Access control can come in different forms. Some of the most common access control systems you may be familiar with include badges, QR codes, facial recognition, or touch ID. For workplaces, access control means you can manage building security in one or all of your office locations. You can control who can enter your building and with what level of permission, giving you peace of mind that your people and property are secure.
Intruder & Fire Safety alarms
Installing sensors and alarms throughout the workplace can help detect potential security breaches. For example, motion sensors can trigger an alarm if someone enters a restricted area, while smoke detectors can alert personnel to potential fires. By using sensors and alarms, you can quickly respond to security threats and prevent damage or theft.
Visitor management system
A visitor management system (VMS) verifies that only authorized visitors enter the workplace. It allows you to monitor who is on-site and when. To avoid any unwanted guests and security breaches, you can use your visitor management solution to screen visitors before they enter your office.
CCTV
CCTV is another technology that can help you monitor and secure your workplace. CCTV stands for closed-circuit television, which is a system of cameras and monitors that can record and display video footage of the premises. CCTV can help you deter and detect intruders, vandalism, theft, or other criminal activities. It can also help you gather evidence and identify suspects in case of a security breach.
What’s Securité One mission and vision?
Securité One applies modern security practices and methods to provide security solutions for dynamic working environments. We offer durability and trust in our services. Driven by expertise, communication, directness, our proud team, and 24-hour support, we deliver multi-level security services, including security system installations, security system services, patrols, and more.
Securité One was established to offer excellence and viable solutions to the contemporary security challenges of modern businesses operating within a fast-changing environment. Our experts have the knowledge and expertise required to address a wide range of security issues or any other physical threats.
Our ambition is to become and be recognized as the most trustworthy and reliable private security company across Europe, by implementing and offering the highest levels of security services within dynamic markets. At Securité One, we continuously expand our range of products and improve the quality of our services leveraging our client-first approach, and we are proud to deliver on our promises!
“Securité One applies modern security practices and methods to provide security solutions for dynamic working environments. We offer durability and trust in our services.”
Who is Who
Frixos Mozoras is the Director of Technology and Business Development at Securité One, a leading provider of security solutions for dynamic working environments. He brings over a decade of hands-on experience in physical and technological security, as well as a certification in security training. He is also the founder and CEO of Securité One and has successfully launched several other security companies and training academies. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Security Management. Headed by Frixos Mozoras and with offices based in Limassol, Securité One serves multinational organizations across Cyprus.
