Security Knowledge Base
Welcome to the AE Security knowledge base. Here, we share practical information, expert advice and up-to-date insights on security for businesses, institutions and organisations. From property security and retail security to construction site security, access control and risk management: our articles will help you make the right choices when it comes to security.
It is 02:17 when a delivery van pulls up at the entrance to a data centre. The driver is wearing workwear from a well-known technical supplier and explains that he has been called out because of a fault. His story sounds plausible, and the company he claims to work for regularly visits the site.
There’s just one problem: his visit isn’t recorded anywhere.
The security guard refuses entry and checks the authorisation first. The technical contact person on duty is unaware of any fault and has not called anyone. The visitor is turned away and the incident is recorded.
That is precisely where the difference lies between a building equipped with security technology and a data centre that is actually secure.
Want to secure a construction site against theft and unauthorised access? Discover nine effective measures for access control, CCTV surveillance, equipment security and professional construction site security.
The private security market in the Netherlands comprises hundreds of providers — ranging from large national firms to regional one-man businesses. This makes choosing a security company difficult, especially if you are hiring security for the first time. Price is rarely the right guide in this regard: a provider that is significantly cheaper than the market average is cutting corners somewhere — and you’d rather not have them cutting corners there.
In this article, we explain what to look out for when choosing a security company. Six criteria that make the difference between a reliable partner and a risk.
It is a weekday morning at a large regional hospital in Utrecht. A nurse in the Emergency Department accompanies a patient who has been waiting for over two hours. The man is frustrated, his wife is beside him and the tension in the waiting room is palpable. When another patient is called in earlier, the situation explodes. The man screams, grabs the counter and threatens physical violence.
It is quarter past two in the morning when the alarm goes off at a wholesale warehouse on the outskirts of Almere. The owner is in bed at home and hears his phone ring. An unknown number. He answers and hears a calm voice: ’Good evening, this is the AE Security control room. An alarm has been triggered at your premises. We are sending a security guard immediately. Do you have a safeword?“
Ten minutes later, a security guard is on the premises. It turns out to be a broken door blown open in the wind. No break-in, no damage. The owner receives a report and goes back to sleep.
When you think of a security guard, you may think of someone standing at an entrance. But the role of a professional security guard is much broader than that. Security guards are trained to actively protect people and property, prevent incidents and act in emergency situations. They are the first point of contact in case of security threats - and that requires professional knowledge, communication skills and situational awareness.
In this article, we explain exactly what a security guard does, the tasks involved and the sectors in which security guards are deployed.
Security and surveillance: what is the difference?The terms ‘security’ and ‘surveillance’ are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Anyone looking to hire professional protection for a business premises, event or construction site would do well to know the distinction. That way, you will choose the right solution for your situation and avoid being too...
Object security is necessary when the security of a building, site or property can no longer be fully guaranteed by technical measures alone, such as locks, cameras or alarm systems.
Museums house priceless works of art and historical objects that are not only of great cultural value, but can also be targets for theft, vandalism and other security risks. Effective museum security is therefore crucial. This article highlights key aspects of museum security and how professional security guards help protect these valuable collections.
Museums house priceless works of art and historical objects that are not only of great cultural value, but can also be targets for theft, vandalism and other security risks. Effective museum security is therefore crucial. This article highlights key aspects of museum security and how professional security guards help protect these valuable collections.
