Eclectic Security Services

18/02/2023

Our updated website. New services are to be added soon. Watch this space.

Physical security is an important consideration when protecting against a range of threats and vulnerabilities. Get it right with our help.

05/02/2023

What is a physical security risk assessment?

A physical assessment basically involves a systematic approach to evaluating and analysing current physical security measures.
It has the aim of identifying physical security weaknesses, risks, deficiencies and in some cases, excesses. From this, a plan is formulated to address the findings with detailed recommendations based on best practices and current industry-accepted standards.

01/02/2023

Our new look site, let us know what you think. Also, watch this space for new pages to be added soon with additional services which we are very excited to be able to offer in the coming weeks.

Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?
Who watches the watchmen?

Keeping businesses safe and secure throughout the UK » Contact Eclectic Security to discuss your physical security concerns

24/12/2022

Eclectic security would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New year. Stay safe. 🎉🍾

16/12/2022

How secure do you think your business is? Our latest assessment was done for a client who thought their property was unaccessible to unauthorized persons. How wrong they were.
Security is all so often an illusion. Spending a fortune on security measures can make you feel secure, however, if it is not thought through and implemented in the correct areas it can be money wasted. Often the realization that it is not working is when it is breached, and all too often this is were the real cost of misplaced security is realized.
Our team assess and vigorously test current security to find unforeseen vulnerabilities giving recommendations on how to correct these holes in security once found.
To find out how your security measures up to an attack contact our team at Eclectic security.
Tel: 03333442065
Email: [email protected]

Physical security is vital to any business. Getting it wrong can prove costly. Get it right first time with the help of Eclectic Security

26/10/2022

There's been a lot of changes behind the scenes with Eclectic security. We have new partners, we have reduced some of our services so that we concentrate on the areas we are best at, providing a much better and streamlined service. Our website is updated to reflect the new Eclectic security, check it out www.eclecticsecurity.co.uk . Any cyber security providers following us who don't currently have the capability to offer a physical red team service, social engineering service or who just don't like doing the physical side( we know how you Techies are😄) then contact our team today and we can work with you to provide this service.

Physical security is vital to any business. Getting it wrong can prove costly. Get it right first time with the help of Eclectic Security

08/10/2022

Follow all the latest updates and news from Eclectic security directly from our new web page https://www.eclecticsecurity.co.uk/news-updates/
Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?
(Who watches the watchmen?)

Eclectic security provide physical security assessments and red team services. For more information about us please browse through our site.

28/06/2022

Dashcams can have cost and security benefits for your business. It can help reduce insurance premiums and provide protection for drivers.

You can use a camera in your business vehicle, as long as you can justify it. Here are the main things you need to know before you install a camera in your business vehicle.

1️⃣ Be sure it’s your best option
Whether you employ staff or trade by yourself, it’s your responsibility to weigh up the business benefits of using cameras against people’s right to privacy in their daily lives. Consider whether you could achieve the same benefits in a less intrusive way.

2️⃣ Tell people if you’re recording them and why
Being upfront with people about what you’re doing, and why, is a great way to build trust as well as comply with data protection laws. It can be as easy as putting a sticker on your vehicle.

3️⃣ Look after the footage
If you’re collecting, using or sharing data that can identify someone, this is their personal data and you have to keep it safe. Consider things like password protection and limiting access to your systems only to the people who need to see it.

4️⃣ Delete the footage when you no longer need it
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how long you should keep data. To help you decide, think back to why you’re using a camera in the first place and consider any industry standards.

5️⃣ Check your data protection fee payments are up-to-date
If any of your work vehicles have a dashcam, you’ll need to register & pay a data protection fee to the ICO. This is the responsibility of the business, rather than individual employees.

6️⃣ Be aware of people’s rights
People who are captured on camera have rights, including the right to request copies of their data from you. You’ll need to be aware of this and be able to recognise a request if you get one.

For more detailed guidance read our blog: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/sme-web-hub/whats-new/blogs/dashcams-and-uk-gdpr-what-small-businesses-need-to-know/

26/06/2022

Have you ever had the need to call a either for domestic or commercial? Did you do any checks on the locksmith you used their services? Did you feel safe and secure in their hands?
The majority of UK locksmiths are competent and provide a valued and professional service, however, at present anyone can set up and call themselves a locksmith in the UK even if they are not a trained locksmith.
Here we list few things that you should consider when looking for a locksmith to assist you.
Firstly does the locksmith have a landline number and a registered company address? Those that use just a mobile phone number should be avoided, even a landline can be set up to show a local number so it is well worth checking on the company you plan to use and make sure they truly are a legitimate business.
Is the locksmith local or are they part of what is known as a national. You will tend to pay less for a local locksmith and will find it easier to chase things up if you are not happy or have a complaint whereas a national will tend to be pricier, often extortionate and you really don't know who you are getting, they may advertise as local but you may end up with a locksmith from much further afield and someone you will find it hard to chase if it all goes wrong.
Do they give you a free estimate over the phone and a quote when on site? A trick of the dodgy locksmith is to arrive on site and make out that more work is involved as first thought which they then add to the cost. Before any work starts it is advisable to ask the locksmith for a quote, this is then binding and extras cannot be thrown on top unless they run it past you before doing work that they have not quoted for.
Do they try non destructive entry first before drilling a etc? We see this all the time where a door has just been shut behind with the keys in the house, this is a simple non destructive entry scenario in most cases and so a locksmith should have no need to destroy the lock or replace, if they say otherwise which often they do then you should avoid as this is a way they upsell you a new lock which wasn't needed and also add to their labour cost.
There are many more things to watch out for when using a locksmith in an unregulated UK market so next time you need one consider some of the points we have mentioned here or if you have a burning question contact Eclectic Security who would be happy to advise, we may also be able to recommend a decent trustworthy locksmith in your area.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?