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Businesses 'need to have good security systems in place'

19 April 2011

Firms should invest properly in security systems in order to safeguard their operations, it is claimed.

This is the view expressed by Adrian Platts of the Business Crime Reduction Centre (BCRC), who stated such solutions are often a "grudge purchase" for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

He added: "Often, a business will look to cost savings and may only have a simple system installed. This can be a false economy."

Mr Platts pointed out that cheaper solutions may not be worth having in place, as they are not always "fit for purpose".

According to the specialist, some companies may under invest in security, but this could lead to increased costs in the future as the configuration of systems is different in each case.

The BCRC is responsible for providing advice, guidance and information about ways in which crime can be prevented and reduced in enterprises located in the Yorkshire and Humber region, offering services relating to e-crime, fraud and physical security.

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