How Greater Security Coverage Acts as a Business Enabler

Security.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see that word?

Maybe an image of a padlock.

Maybe surveillance cameras.

Perhaps uniformed guards or barbed wire fences or even ridiculously long passwords.

Your first thought probably wasn’t the term “business enabler.”

Most people subconsciously think of security as an obstacle. As something that makes life just a little bit harder—even if it is for a good reason.

This obstacle mentality leads to:

• Security considerations tacked on last instead of prioritized from the beginning.
• An us-versus-them mentality that segregates security-focused departments from the rest of the team.
• Security relegated to the role of cost center instead of seen as a tool for elevation and growth.

But that obstacle mentality misses the point: Security isn’t there to slow business momentum—precisely the opposite.

Implemented with intention, total site security empowers organizations from the inside out, optimizing operations, decreasing risk, and enhancing reputation.

The Mindset Shift: From Obstacle to Enabler

Obstacle, enabler—does it really matter how we think of security?

The short answer? Yes.

This mindset shift not only reframes the conversation around security strategy but also makes a measurable difference in outcomes.

The ASIS 2025 security trends report found that organizations that saw security as a business enabler instead of as a cost center had double-digit differences:

• 34% improvement in preparing for adverse events
• 25% improvement in asset protection
• 27% increase in support for training and response readiness

Perception has power. It changes how we prioritize, think, and act—at both the individual level and the business level.

Instead of viewing a total security suite as an expense, business leaders see an opportunity for a strategic investment.

Instead of reacting to problems as they come, security professionals focus on proactive solutions that change the game.

Instead of seeing security teams as antagonists, departments work together to help everyone achieve their goals—from real-time protection to sales growth.

4 Key Ways Greater Security Coverage Acts as a Business Enabler

There isn’t an exclusive list on how better security can enhance businesses (especially since every business has different challenges and growth opportunities), but there are four main points to consider when it comes to understanding security as a business enabler.

1. People are drawn to that which makes them feel secure.

There’s a reason “safety” is the second basic level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: People need to feel safe and secure. Without feelings of security, it’s challenging to be fully present, harder to focus, and impossible to have fun—which makes for a bad experience for customers and employees alike.

Organization reputation or image damage ranks as one of the most important factors in security risk assessments, and for good reason: All it takes is one bad incident to create long-term impact. 

This is why proactive, multi-layer protection is so important. An effective, visible security system positions the company as responsible and trustworthy. People feel safer, and when they feel safer, they are able to do what they came to the business to do. More importantly, they want to return.

2. A strong security foundation allows for a pivotable future. 

Security threats are evolving more quickly than ever. Businesses unable to keep pace with this rapidly shifting threat landscape are going to fall behind quickly. By building security into the conversation at the beginning, however, businesses can adjust much more quickly to meet both challenges and opportunities as they come.

“The real world has an ugly way of intruding and disrupting companies and their strategies,” said William Tenney, ASIS CEO, in a webinar, “and that’s when security has a great opportunity to step in and describe how we can enable the businesses to achieve organization success, grow sales, and drive the business.” 

A great place to start? Building an intelligence-led security program. Focusing on security that can adjust and adapt will enable your business to do the same, coming out on top even when change happens every step of the way.

3. Comprehensive security leads to operational resilience and efficiency. 

The cost of a security breach isn’t limited to items stolen. Every breach leads to a disruption (whether minor or major) in operations. At best, employees might have their focus elsewhere, making other tasks move more slowly. At worst, equipment might be down or timelines completely derailed.

By using a proactive approach, threats are stopped before they have the chance to do that damage. AI-enhanced systems allow for a more proactive security approach than ever, learning to recognize the precursors to crime and sounding the alarm before the situation fully unfolds.

And if the worst should occur, having a response plan already in place allows for things to get back on track as quickly as possible. 

Taking it a step further, total site security programs like intelligent site management (ISM) can be used to spot inefficiencies, and agentic AI can be used to free security personnel from mundane tasks to focus on strategic initiatives. 

4. Better security coverage reduces liability concerns.

Businesses are a game of managing risk—and no one knows this better than the insurance companies assigning the price tag on that risk.

When you have a total site security system in place, your risk level lowers because of:

• Fraud prevention
• Crime deterrence
• Loss mitigation
• Regulatory compliance
• The ability to provide evidence

This can impact insurance claims and even premiums—a necessary, but costly aspect of any business. 

By reducing your liability concerns, you are freeing your business to focus on growth instead of being bogged down by the problems of yesterday. 

Putting these principles into action starts with choosing security solutions that are visible, flexible, and built for real-world environments. Mobile security units are a powerful way to extend total site security from the outside in—deterring threats, improving visibility, and reinforcing trust. Contact LVT today to schedule a demonstration.