$50 Million Art Heist Shows Business Security Importance

How does someone steal a $50 million painting from a museum in Egypt with a security system and 40-plus surveillance cameras?

You would think it involved an elaborate plan like something out of The Thomas Crown Affair or Ocean’s Eleven. But no high-tech gadgets or slight of hand were used to take a priceless Vincent van Gogh painting.

According to the investigation, all it took was sloppy security measures and carelessness from museum employees. Only seven of the 43 security cameras were working and guards neglected to check museum visitors for suspicious activity.

The lessons learned from this embarrassment can be applied to your business security plan:

• Have a good, working business security system
• Invest in reliable camera surveillance systems
• Employ trustworthy, professional employees
• Train employees to notice suspicious activity

Most Importantly: Regularly test your security cameras to ensure they are working properly.

Security cameras do not work forever. Many business owners assume equipment works for years. But without proper maintenance and regular testing these cameras can break down. We recommend testing your cameras on a regular basis.

Because the security guards at the museum were so negligent, police are holding them in jail for neglect and professional delinquency.

Don’t let a faulty security system and employee incompetence threaten the security of your business. Do your homework and find the right business security solutions.