If the current state of the world has your business concerned with its executives' safety, then you should implement each of these time-tested tips today:

Tip: Ensure Your Office Building is Secure and Well-Lit at Night

Since your corporate executives often work long hours and leave the office well after other employees have left for the night, you must ensure your office building is secure. All exterior doors and windows should have locks and everyone should be trained to lock the doors behind them when they leave. In addition, the building should have ample lighting between the exterior doors and the parking area. A well-lit parking lot and building surround will help prevent crimes of opportunity, such as robberies and carjacking.

Tip: Never Leave Corporate Technolgy Items or Paperwork in a Car

One of the most common security risks with corporate executives is theft of important paperwork or laptops from their cars. Even if your executives are careful and lock their laptops or documents in their car's trunk, they can still be stolen by thieves and people looking for ways to damage your business. To prevent these types of security breaches, insist your executives always have their technology items on their person and ask them to avoid transporting important paperwork away from the office whenever it is possible.

Tip: Never Use Personal Email Accounts for Corporate Business Transactions

As everyone has seen in the last few years with the Hillary Clinton email server mess, it is never a good idea to use personal email accounts for either government or corporate business. While it may be more convenient for your executives to use their personal technology to get work done while away from the office, this must be avoided at all costs. Insist that all of your executives understand the necessity of avoiding risk by sticking to using the technology your business supplies them with.

Tip: Require Strong and Secure Passwords that Require Regular Changes

Finally, it is vital for your company's information technology security that your executives are required to create strong passwords that must be regularly changed. For example, a strong password is one that requires a minimum number of digits, contains numbers, letters, and symbols. You should also require employees to memorize their passwords and not write them down or store them on their computers. While this type of policy may be annoying for your executives, it is vital to the protection of your business's secrets. 

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