Customizing Security Guard Services for Specific Industry Needs
In today's world, the concept of security is not a "one size fits all" type of service. Each sector of business has new and evolving threats. The hospitality sector faces different security threats compared to the healthcare sector, and both the finance and manufacturing sectors have even more diverse threats. This is in addition to the challenges posed by a pandemic, labour shortages, rising demand, and other threats confronting each sector of society. As industries evolve and criminals become more sophisticated, customizing security guard services becomes not simply a practice but an outright necessity. Suppose you are a hospital owner, retail store owner, or managing director at a corporate firm. In that case, understanding how security services can be tailored to your industry is a key requirement in keeping employees, customers, assets, and reputations safe. In this elaborate blog, we will explore in detail the ways security guard services can and should be customized by industry; we will devote particular attention to the increasing need for security guard services in Mumbai; and answer the question related to the important role a security company in Maharashtra can play in keeping your sector safe. Why Customization in Security Guard Services is Essential Security threats are complex and varied. The threats necessitated by a mall are very different from the threats enabled by a bank. Likewise, a hospital encounters threats that a construction site does not face. A one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective, potentially unsafe, and no longer appropriate in any specific industry or business setting. Advantages of Custom Security Guard Services: Reduction of industry-specific threats More effective use of resources More ROI on your security investment Less chance of emergency mismanagement Better public trust and perception Not Sure if Your Industry Needs Customized Security? Contact a top-rated security company in Mumbai like ours for a no-obligation threat assessment tailored to...
The Future of Man Guarding: Integrating Human Security Training Services with Advanced Technology
With security faced with change, it's amazing to look at how man guarding (the use of traditional human security) has changed. Elevated from an isolated service, current manned guarding services are enhanced by technology and through specialized security training services. Furthermore, the threats faced by governments and organizations in both the public and private sectors have become increasingly complicated since 2019 (cyber breaches, breaches of critical infrastructure, the rise of domestic extremism, etc.), and there is an increased demand for total security solutions that integrate human capital with technology. In this blog, we will consider how man guarding has been impacted by innovation, and how organizations can use these trends to better deliver total security solutions. The Evolution of Man Guarding Historically, man guarding made use of trained personnel to protect property, people, and assets. These guards were trained in observation, deterrence and a little emergency response. However, in the current high-threat environment, it simply won’t cut it. Modern threats have evolved into multidimensional threats. Cyber-physical attacks against critical infrastructure or multi-facility coordinated breaches, for example, security threats, are better managed when they can be discussed and planned for in a more sophisticated way. This is why man guarding is making a more flexible transition into a tech-augmented practice. Security consultancy services in India and around the world are increasingly combining a hybrid service model within their consultancy, which looks to pair human intuition and sense with a technological backbone. This has ushered in an era of integrated security systems. Technology in Man Guarding: Game Changers Here's a list of some of the key technologies that are transforming man guarding: 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning AI surveillance has gone one step further. Imaging is analyzed and flagged for suspicious activity in real-time by an AI system. Guards can be alerted in an instant to investigate, which improves...
Mobile Patrol vs. Static Security Guard Services: Make the Right Choice
Where your property, assets, and people's safety are involved, whether to opt for mobile patrol or static security guard services is the most critical decision to be made. The security industry offers different solutions, each of which is tailored to specific requirements and conditions. Knowing the pros and cons of both services will allow you to make the most suitable decision, especially if you require top security services & facility management India. Whether you are a homeowner, property owner, or business owner, this guide will lead you through the complexities of mobile and static security so that you can make an effective, cost-saving, and informed decision. What Are Mobile Patrol Security Services? Mobile patrol security is the term used to describe trained guards who travel from point to point, usually in a marked or unmarked vehicle. The patrols have a predetermined schedule or conduct random checks on properties designated. Key Features of Mobile Patrols: Coverage over multiple sites or large areas. Periodic checks or random inspections. Rapid incident response. Visible deterrence by mobile presence. Can include interior/exterior checks, lock/unlock service, and alarm response. Advantages of Mobile Patrol Services: Economical: Instead of employing a guard for every location, you could defend a group of locations using the same or two patrol units. Visibility & Deterrence: The visibility of a patrol car driving by will deter intruders, loiterers, or vandals. Rapid Emergency Response: In case of an emergency in one of your buildings, a guard on duty can be dispatched instantly. Flexibility: Patrol calls can be modified to varying levels of risk, additional calls during low usage periods or on weekends, for example. Want to Patrol a Few Places without Going Broke? Get a quote for our top-of-the-line mobile patrol services today! What Are Static Security Guard Services? Static security guards remain at one point, for instance, a building entrance, reception,...
Importance of Security Guard Services at Events & Festivals
Festivals and events are vibrant representations of culture, entertainment, and community. Whether it's a concert, religious festival, sporting event, political rally, or corporate event, these events draw massive crowds and media coverage. But at the back of every event's success is an invisible but essential ingredient that ensures everything goes on without any hassle, security guard services. In today's times, problems can befall us at the most unexpected moment, be it stampedes in the crowd, burglary, vandalism, or even terrorist attacks; security guard services are a must. This blog discusses the need for these services in ensuring events and festivals are safe, the benefits they can provide, and why it is imperative for event planners to employ the finest security companies in India, providing the top security services. The Growing Role of Event Security The growth in mass public events has meant a corresponding growth in the demand for effective security. The danger in such gatherings is varied, covering everything from small-scale conflicts to mass-scale emergencies. Key risks at events are: Crowd control issues leading to a stampede or panic. Unauthorized entry into forbidden zones. Theft or destruction of property. Alcohol-related disturbances. Terrorist acts or sabotage. Medical emergencies require emergency treatment. In such a volatile and sometimes unpredictable environment, professional security guard services personnel are the only individuals who can bring order and security. Planning an Event? Don't Gamble with Safety. Call professional security guard services by CISS Pvt. Ltd. today! Security Guard Services' Function in Event Management Event security is more than the guards standing at the door. It is an enormous list of duties that are undertaken pre-event, during, or post-event. 1. Pre-Event Security Planning: Prior to the event itself, a security company performs threat analysis, canvases the facility, finds vulnerabilities, and creates an overall plan of security. 2. Access Control & Screening: Controlling entry and exit points...
INDIVIDUAL ACTION FOR MAINTAINING SECURITY OF RESIDENTAL SOCITIES
[vc_row row_scroll_icon="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] SECURITY STRUCTURE OF HOUSING SOCIETIES Housing societies maintain their own security systems which comprise a combination of some of the following: - Security guards/ supervisors/ armed guards Electronic security measures like CCTV Fire fighting systems Designated parking slots for residents and guests Barriers at gates Visitor passes/ vendor passes/ worker passes/ material gate passes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_scroll_icon="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] ROLE OF AN INDIVIDUAL No security system can be successful without active support of the inhabitants of that society. All residents can help the security set up by following the standard procedures of movement, parking, fire etc established by the society. Security providers have observed some reluctance of the residents in following the norms like proper entry of guests, vendors and maids etc. The residents need to realize that helping the security set up is in their own interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_scroll_icon="no" css=".vc_custom_1623047495158{padding-top: 25px !important;}"][vc_column width="7/12"][vc_column_text] INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS Here is a list of actions the residents can undertake individually: - Follow the procedures mentioned for the residents Don’t litter waste/ garbage in the premises Bring any fire hazard, like naked electrical wires, loose connections, to the knowledge of the maintenance wing Help the security personnel deployed at the society by treating them fairly and providing them assistance in discharging their duties Switching off the head lights of your vehicle while entering the gate of the society and switching on the cabin light for easy identification Report the movement of any suspicious person loitering in the society to the security Report any suspicious activity in and around the premises Keep your doors and windows securely locked when not in the house Inform the security when leaving the society for days together Ensure that all electrical appliances have been switched off and unplugged if they will not be used for several days or weeks [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/12" el_class="csr_activites"][eltd_variable_width_slider][eltd_variable_width_slider_item target="_blank" image="7553"][eltd_variable_width_slider_item target="_blank" image="7552"][/eltd_variable_width_slider][vc_column_text] ‘Small hands of CISS employees They took an oath to take care of the environment’ [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...
INDIVIDUAL ACTION DURING HOUSE/ BUILDING FIRE
Fury Of Fire Fire is one of the largest accidental causes of deaths. Many fire accidents happen at places where people sleep; e.g. hotels, houses etc. Such accidental fires are able to create havoc when people are generally sleeping or less alert; i.e. between midnight and early morning. Most prevalent cause of death during fires is asphyxiation or deprivation of oxygen. Fires consume the oxygen available in the room and density of carbon mono oxide increase in the atmosphere. Inhalation of carbon mono oxide can cause death in just a few minutes. The heat emanating from fire can melt clothes and scorch the skin and lungs. The temperature at eye level is sometimes six to seven times that of the floor level. House/ building fires create a black smoke which chokes the respiratory systems and create an atmosphere of low visibility. This makes the evacuation difficult for firefighting personnel. Community Arrangements Building fire safety measures are installed during construction or later. They are systems which either check the fires before they break out or help in extinguishing fires, if they happen. Most buildings have a team of personnel that will have to act during fires or any other such accident. Generally used systems for fire control in buildings are fire detection cum alarm systems, fire hydrant systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire doors, fire escapes, fire blankets, auto fire suppression systems and different kinds of fire extinguishers. Individual Actions Here is a list of actions we can undertake individually: - Never lose presence of mind and don’t panic in any situation. Inform the building fire fighting organization, if any or fire department or police. Immediately pull the nearest fire alarm, if available. When evacuating the building, be sure to feel doors for heat before opening them to be sure there is no fire danger on the other side. If there is smoke in the air, stay...
AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC
CURRENT SITUATION Current situation of the country with respect to Covid 19 pandemic is alarming. Hordes of infected people are looking for beds in hospitals across several states. Number of deaths due to Covid 19 is mounting by the day. Doctors and other medical staff are getting infected, oxygen is in short supply and required medicines are hard to find at some places. SILVER LINING DURING CLOUDS OF DOOM A silver lining during this gloomy period is availability of vaccines against Covid 19. However, an individual can only register and wait to be vaccinated and there is precisely nothing else he or she can do in this regard. Second reason of hope is the formation of antibodies against Covid 19 virus in those of us who have been infected and recovered. The antibodies last for three to six months and this duration varies from person to person. Another reason for optimism is that we have probably reached the peak of the second wave or about to reach there. Cases have started coming down in some states but other states are still witnessing an upward graph. Hopefully the downward trend will start very soon. AVOID THE PESSIMISTIC NEWS As an individual we do have to see what are the things under our control and what are beyond it. It is futile to worry about the things beyond our control as it is going to lead to negativism and depression. Do not worry about things like: - Number of cases coming up on daily basis Lack of hospital beds Lack of oxygen/ ventilators and other life supporting systems Number of people dying Black marketing of necessary items used to fight covid ACTION POINTS We can start taking action on the things which are within our control and improve our chances of fighting the pandemic, e.g.: - Maintaining Covid appropriate behaviour Taking...
ACCESSING THE MENTAL GREEN ZONE
(To feel safe is everyone’s common concern) The purpose of our brain is to self-preserve by readapting. It scans our environment and no sooner we are exposed to any life threatening danger the default self-preserve mode (aka instincts) takes over eg. If a fire breaks out you will rush towards the exit or to the fire extinguisher immediately. This physiological response is termed as fight or flight. This amalgamation of responses to strenuous situations is known as the "fight-or-flight" reaction because it progressed as a survival mechanism, to react hurriedly to a grave life-consuming situation. On Neurosafety: When the brain detects a reward, it triggers an automated ENGAGE neural response that drives us towards that perceived reward and ultimately also enables us to function at our best (e.g. improved creativity, better judgment, enhanced memory, effective decision-making, better communication, etc.). * When our brain detects a THREAT the opposite happens as an automated DISENGAGE response is triggered. Our ability to solve problems, communicate, understand consequences, evaluate situations, control impulses, plan ahead, recall information and make decisions is severely impaired at a neurological level. * When in this 'fear-state', an individual’s ability to perform even simple routine actions – not to mention perform at their best when things go wrong – is disrupted as their brain tries to work its way through the perceived threat (inter-personal or environmental). This often causes them to behave in unsafe ways - taking shortcuts, hiding or lying about incidents, ignoring safety procedures and making unsafe decisions, especially when under pressure. * Since the past few months, we’ve been forced to see everyone we come in contact with as a possible source of infection. Our world took a 180 degree turn as we can’t go for a movie; go to the temple or malls as freely as before. We are living in a state of constant anxiety....
CREATING PREFERENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS
PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY, INDIA The Indian Private Security Industry operates with over ~21,500 PSARA licensed Agencies clocking Rs. ~1.14 Lakh-Crores as current market size and spread across 36 states and UTs, has a surprisingly miniscule representation in Brand recall by a handful of leading PSAs, dominated mostly by foreign MNCs. There is hardly any strong indigenous brand dominance in India except a few, although there is no match to the global brands. The Indian private security industry having evolved over almost 4 decade therefore has undoubtedly not been able to get their act together at all. This is a burning issue that the Industry needs to address on war footing to realize our stated national mission of creating a $5 Trillion Indian economy where the Service sector contributes a lion’s share with the Private Security Industry being second largest manpower employer. Paradoxically, the big brands are still able to command their terms and price in a market generally perceived to be extremely un-regulated, un-ethical, price cannibalistic and profit mongering. One may therefor derive that the real professional standard Private Security Service transactions are actually confined to probably the top 7-8 industry players who control ~8-10% market share. These companies are highly diversified in service and form and are much Tech savvy who lead more with their advanced lines of businesses than their high visibility manned guarding. It is starkly opposite for the rest of 90-92% of market players who depend on low margin low delight plain vanilla manned guarding as their main stay. The discerning client expects administration of its security, safety, social wellness and environment aspects to be managed through a single window format adhering to the highest levels of compliances and service delivery by their outsourced service provider. These physical activities are intertwined and overlay as a common service domain, which...
CORONAVIRUS: REALITY CHECK
Health, World Affairs / By adityapimple1 When the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 or Covid-19 began in China in December 2019-January 2020 and went on to spread around the world, Governments and Public Health authorities struggled to come to grips with this unknown virus. As the virus spread through Europe next, with Italy and Spain being the worst hit, Italy became the first Country in the World outside of China to announce a stringent lockdown of its citizen. 5 Months on, we have learnt much more about the virus than we did when the pandemic began, with the most reliable date coming out of Europe and the United States which have borne the worst of the pandemic. But what has also come to light are the extremely divergent views on the virus and the means of dealing with it, not dictated by the available scientific information, but by pre-existing biases focusing more on anecdotal instances than on actual numbers and science. The reality of the virus, and the manner in which it is to be dealt with, lies somewhere in the middle, between extreme paranoia or blatant and irresponsible carelessness. To understand Covid-19 virus properly, one needs to look no further than the Bergamo Province in the Lombardy Region of Italy, which was the first to be hit by the virus and resulted into the harrowing and scary images flashed on TV screens around the World showing the enormous humanitarian and economic damage that the virus could cause. An important factor for using this region as the best pool for analysing the virus is because it was the first to be hit, and the behaviour of the virus, for a long period was not stopped by timely and necessary preventive measures like physical distancing or masks till the time the localized lockdown in the...
