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Commercial Security Self-Assessment Checklist

Walk your facility and score it honestly. Eight sections cover entry points, access control, video, alarms, visitors, connected systems, and emergency readiness, then turn the gaps into an action plan.

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12 pagesWalkthrough checklist
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8 sectionsPlus action plan
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What’s inside

What’s Inside the Guide

How to score it (p. 2)

A simple Good / Needs Improvement / Critical Gap rating to use during or after a facility walkthrough.

Section 1: Building access and entry points (p. 3)

Doors, windows, loading docks, stairwells, and rooftop access.

Section 2: Access control and credentials (p. 4)

Whether access levels match real job roles and credentials are managed.

Section 3: Video security and camera coverage (p. 5)

Camera placement and whether recordings are available when incidents happen.

Section 4: Alarms, monitoring, and dual-path communication (p. 6)

Professional monitoring and sending alarm signals over more than one path.

Section 5: Visitor and contractor control (p. 7)

Consistent, documented handling of clients, vendors, contractors, and deliveries.

Section 6: Connected system protection and remote access (p. 8)

Whether cameras, recorders, access software, and alarm panels are protected from unauthorized access.

Section 7: Emergency response and training (p. 9)

Whether employees know how to respond.

Section 8: Action plan (pp. 10-11)

A table to prioritize each gap with an owner and target date, plus how to get a free System Surveyor walkthrough with a BTI security engineer.

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Who it’s for

Who Should Read This Guide

Business owners and executives who want a quick, honest read on their physical security.

Facilities and office managers responsible for doors, cameras, alarms, and visitors.

Operations leaders preparing for an insurance review, move, or expansion.

IT teams concerned about cameras and recorders sitting on the network.

Multi-site organizations comparing locations with one consistent checklist.

Why BTI

Why Work With BTI

Free System Surveyor walkthrough.

A BTI security engineer reviews your facility using the System Surveyor digital design platform. No obligation.

Physical and cybersecurity together.

Cameras, access control, and alarms are reviewed as network devices too.

Security-first.

Backed by our 24/7 NOC/SOC team. Our NOC/SOC is SOC 2 certified, and our practices are ISO 27001 compliant.

40 years of local support.

Offices in Los Angeles (Santa Fe Springs), Phoenix, and the Chicago area, with support for multi-state operations.

A reply within one business day.

Request a conversation and a BTI advisor will reach out within one business day.

FAQ

Security Self-Assessment Checklist FAQ

Do I need to fill out a form to get the guide?

No. The guide is a free, instant PDF download. The form on this page is only for booking an executive conversation with BTI.

Who should complete the checklist?

Business owners, facilities managers, operations leaders, office managers, or executives. It works best during or right after a walkthrough of the facility.

Is this a professional security assessment?

No. The checklist is a self-assessment starting point. It’s not professional security, legal, or code advice.

What do we do with the results?

Use Section 8 to turn each gap into a prioritized action with an owner and target date. BTI also offers a free System Surveyor walkthrough with a security engineer.

Does it cover cybersecurity for cameras and alarms?

Yes. Section 6 covers protecting connected security systems and remote access.

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