Security and the Small Business - UV&S

Security and the Small Business


Not that long ago, small business security meant locking the front door on the way out. Times have changed, and small business owners find themselves needing to address the security of not only their physical property, but also their intellectual property and everything in between.

Some small business owners still believe that they don’t need to worry much about security, thinking who would want to target my business when there are so many bigger targets out there. And while it may be true that small businesses are targeted less frequently than larger businesses, there are still plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Large businesses have more resources to address security and their security is becoming tighter, making small businesses a more tempting target. Low hanging fruit gets picked first. Many online attacks cast a wide net, hoping to catch what they can with a virus or worm. And not all security threats come from outside the office.

Determining whether you decide to handle all of your security needs yourself or hire someone to help may rest on several factors, but it mostly comes down to just a few.

For computer management and security:
Do you have the expertise to do it yourself, or the time to learn? Are there special compliance rules for your industry? There are plenty of resources available online to help you along, but if you are starting from scratch, it’s going to take a while. Microsoft has a guide here that is a good, generic place to start.

For physical document management and security:
Industry compliance is once again an important factor, but space to store all of your records in a way they can be accessed may be the overriding issue. The eventual destruction of these records may also be subject to compliance guidelines. Take a look at some of our services here to get a better idea of what is involved.

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UNDERGROUND STORAGE

Disaster, Deterioration, & Deception Protection

Underground storage offers the maximum-possible security for sensitive media, critical data, important records, and vital assets. A well-planned, located and constructed underground storage facility is virtually impervious to natural and manmade disaster

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Hutchinson Underground Vault Storage

REFRIGERATION STORAGE

Ideal for sensitive media

UV&S offers a number of options for Refrigerated & Climate Controlled Storage where the environment is maintained at a cool, dry temperature designed to extend the life of film elements, sound recordings, microfilm, and other sensitive media. For those needing a specific storage environment , we also offer other customized storage vaults options:

Advantages Controlled Environment and Refrigerated Storage

DRAWER STORAGE

Drawer storage, for micromedia material

We offer competitively priced drawer storage for a variety of media including microfilm, microfiche, aperture cards, engineering, architectural, flat artworks and historic documents. You can choose from our selection of cabinets, or we can custom-order them on your behalf.

Advantages Drawer Storage

Microfilm

MEDIA VAULTS

The best place for critical data

Not all Media Vaults are the same, is your data in a controlled environment? Significantly reduce the risk of theft or data loss due to disaster and tape degradation by trusting UV&S. Our underground and above ground secure media vaults maintain ideal climates. Each facility is perfect for permanent data tape storage and active rotations.

Advantages Media Vaults

PRIVATE VAULTS

Maximum Customization and Security

Private Vaults are a big part of what we do. Our three underground storage facilities in Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri offer completely customized storage to meet your exacting specifications. Whether you need a 15,000 sq ft room with workstations or a 100 sq ft room with a bank vault door, we can accommodate. We offer three main options; Private Facilities, Maximum Protection Vaults, and Micro Vaults. Each meets a little different need.

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Storage in the United Kingdom

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The best place for your assets

In The United Kingdom

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UV&S has multiple climate-controlled vault options, including Essential Vaults, Premier Vaults, and Exclusive Vaults, along with Ambient storage in the United Kingdom.

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BOX STORAGE OFFERINGS

Any Quantity, Small to Large

UV&S offers economical boxed document storage at each facility, for clients large and small. Free up valuable space, reduce storage costs, eliminate worker’s comp risk, and get records out of harm’s way – place your boxes in our care.

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