How is the security of my assets guaranteed?
When it comes to security, the prevailing opinion is that it does not exist 100 percent. We see it differently. When it comes to the physical and virtual security of your valuables, you should only allow one level when choosing the right high-security storage facility: maximum.
In order to meet this requirement, security arrangements, processes, controls, technologies and transparency must be seamlessly and smoothly integrated. Only in this way can your valuables enjoy the protection that meets your requirements. And this is the only way a high-security warehouse can earn your trust.
Check the box next to these security criteria:
- Strategy: Intelligent security system in place across all locations
- Processes: Access regulated with strict processes
- Technologies: State-of-the-art monitoring, fire and burglary technologies in use
- Compliance: meets the strictest ISO and TAPA FSR standards
- Checks: Protocols and systems checked regularly
6 questions you should ask about the security of your high-security storage facility
1. does your high-security warehouse have a coherent access process?
In a first-class high-security warehouse, several airlocks and security checkpoints ensure that only authorized persons are allowed to enter the storage facilities. This access process begins with the initial opening of the premises, which is strictly regulated. Entry to the building and access to the high-security vaults is subject to a multi-stage approval process and is transparently traceable. As part of the contractual agreements with our customers, we maintain a high level of quality in these access regulations.
From the field: "Precious metals among themselves"
In Helveticor’s high-security storage facilities, all access to precious metals such as gold or silver in the form of bars or coins is secured by various identity checks and biometric procedures and must be verified by several people at the same time. This reduces the chance of unauthorized persons entering the vault area to virtually zero.
2. are the access rights and decision-making powers of your high-security storage facility intelligently regulated?
The six-eyes principle minimizes the risk of misuse, embezzlement or theft, especially of physical valuables such as coins or securities. At Helveticor, at least three authorized employees must be present to ensure that one person is granted access to our storage units and can actually access them.
3. are adequate security systems installed in your high-security warehouse?
High-end technology forms the physical line of defense for security in a state-of-the-art high-security warehouse. This includes surveillance cameras that are active around the clock and are constantly mirrored via back-ups. An equally important component are high-class alarm systems that respond to any unauthorized activity.
From the field: "Raising the alarm immediately"
A few weeks ago, a conspicuous movement near a Helveticor high-security warehouse triggered an alarm. The security team intervened immediately and neutralized the threat before it could cause any damage.
4. do you have your securities distributed across several storage locations?
Geographical diversification reduces the risk of unauthorized access and therefore increases the security of your assets. This is because intruders have to incorporate new security criteria and find new loopholes with every location when planning an attack. With Helveticor, you have the option of storing physical valuables such as precious stones, jewelry, precious metal coins or data carriers at various high-security locations in Switzerland and abroad and having them strictly monitored.
5. does your service provider carry out regular inspections in the high-security warehouse?
Processes and arrangements are only as good as they are adhered to and monitored. Ensure that your service provider regularly reviews its security protocols and that the high-security warehouses are repeatedly inspected by certified specialists. These measures ensure that all security measures are active and effective and that the physical integrity of the storage environment is maintained at all times.
From the field: "Searched, found, fixed"
During a recent inspection, Helveticor’s security engineers discovered signs of a potential vulnerability in an alarm system. They immediately rectified the defect and were thus able to rule out the possibility of a security gap developing into a security problem.
6. does your service provider create transparency about the security of your high-security storage facility?
As someone who deals with values on a daily basis, trust is one of our strongest currencies. This saves you time, which you can use for your core competence. But trust is only built when activities are communicated regularly and processes can be both tracked and documented. This is why you can request an inspection of your stored goods from us at any time or convince yourself personally of the security of your objects.
By the way: You are welcome to visit our high-security warehouses unannounced and test the effectiveness of our security measures in person.
Short and sweet
When choosing your high-security storage facility, you place the highest demands on security. And rightly so.
Your high demands on the security of the high-security storage facility of your choice motivate us to continuously improve our security measures, whether in terms of compliance with access processes, the security technologies used or regular checks. Properly combined, these aspects provide a secure environment for your valuables and reduce the risk of theft, vandalism or internal fraud to almost zero.
