As security professionals around the globe are involved in their organization’s COVID-19 response, many security staff are contemplating how to assess their protocols and procedures, as well as what new protocols and procedures to put in place. Most successful COVID-19 response plans have included a unified response that takes on input from across the organization, assesses risks to business continuity and determines how to safely reopen or continue operations. Initiatives large and small are often the answer and include mixing and matching technology-filled solutions, with practical non-technological solutions.
While technology may be able to help detect mask or maskless staff or visitors, for example, physical barriers, signage and regular communication with employees is imperative to getting the results you want.