This can be as simple as having secure locks on all of your outside facing doors/windows to security screens or high security gates. Window boarding has also been achieved by the use of wood panels which are considered less suitable. It could be a cheaper way to go, but it will be more vulnerable and more likely to degrade quicker than the metal versions.

When considering the security of your home, there are several layers or tiers of physical security that are worth attention. It may include delaying obstacles preventing penetration of the property such as alarm systems or external CCTV or lighting. Two main layers of physical security are:

• Environmental Design
• Mechanical Security

Environmental Design

Environmental design is the initial layer of physical security for a property and is generally more for commercial properties but could be employed in a residential dwelling. These can include deterrents such as barbed wire, spikes installed on top of walls, concrete barriers, metal barriers and warning signs. Concrete barriers are by definition difficult to shift or damage, but need to be installed by a reputable security company.

Mechanical Security

This layer is concerned with mechanical aspects of security. These include communal doors, gates, locks, windows. Approved access through a gate or a door can be via a metal key or an electronic key or digital keycard. In larger buildings, the management of door access is more efficient with an electronic key rather than having to monitor a physical metal key. Another area gaining interest in the realm of physical security is biometric access control, such as thumb print readers.

Suggestions on improving physical security of property is a post from: Security Camera Review