
Data theft is a serious threat for many businesses in today’s electronic age, yet most companies likely aren’t taking the precautions that they should be to safeguard themselves from it. While buildings are often outfitted with security systems to ward off physical intruders, those of the virtual variety are just as important to prepare for.
Here’s a closer look at some of the many benefits of window films as it pertains to safeguarding operations:
Reduce RF Footprint
Whether it’s a printer, cell phone, computer or Wi-Fi network, the radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR) and Bluetooth signals have a tendency to travel well beyond just the confines of a particular office. In fact, they can “leak” through the windows and walls to the outside world, where someone may be unknowingly eavesdropping on them in a ploy to swipe confidential information and infiltrate systems. A quality shielding window film works to essentially reel in the RF footprint so that signals don’t extend beyond the building they’re originating from, thereby greatly minimizing the risk of a data breach.Prevent Others from Using Your Wi-Fi
It’s one thing to have employees or guests access a Wi-Fi network. But it can be problematic when someone you haven’t granted network access to is using it – and potentially infiltrating it. Wi-Fi networks have a range, but it’s not uncommon for the signal to extend beyond a building to the immediate surrounding area. In your home for instance, there’s a good chance that you’re able to access your own Wi-Fi network from your yard or from several houses away. The same is often true of a business Wi-Fi network as well. Using films will help keep the Wi-Fi range confined to the particular building’s confines so that only those you want accessing it are able to access it.Mitigate RF and IR
RF signal hacking isn’t the only source of electronic data theft. Infrared, or IR, signals also pose a threat as well. These signals may emanate from the likes of handsets, receivers and more. Similar to RF signals, IR signals may extend beyond the walls of a business, providing ample opportunity for hackers to eavesdrop on them and swipe confidential data. It’s just as important to prevent these signals from getting out as it is RF signals.