Security Tips Security Effects of COVID-19 Virus March 31, 2026 The COVID-19 pandemic left office buildings empty and turned them into prime targets for criminal activity. Discover how frictionless, cloud-based security technology is helping businesses keep employees safe in the post-pandemic era. The COVID-19 pandemic flipped our entire world on its head. It impacted the lives of billions of people. While things are finally returning to normal, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt. Businesses allow more of their employees to work from home than ever before, which leaves office buildings empty and turns them into prime targets for criminal activity. Not all employees like to work from home; some prefer to keep their offices and homes separate to maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, the employees who choose to work in the office find that they don't feel as secure as they once did. Offices are far more empty than they were before the pandemic, which has led to a rise in crime in many cities since COVID-19 began. Parking lots and parking garages are a significant area of concern. Due to a lack of foot traffic, workers walking to and from their cars are particularly vulnerable. Increased Security to Match Increased Crime Rates This rise in criminal activity requires an increase in security technology. Most businesses, if they even have a security system, use a traditional on-site security system. Business owners often neglect their security, failing to perform regular maintenance and tests. In the case of conventional security systems, this neglect leads to performance issues, outdated technology, or systems that flat-out don't work. The security experts at Watchmen believe that cloud-based security technology is on its way to becoming the new normal. Cloud security systems allow business owners and security professionals to monitor their video surveillance cameras from anywhere in the world. Some cloud security cameras, like Eagle Eye, even notify the building owner when a camera goes offline, reducing security downtime. Frictionless Security is the Best Security "Frictionless security" technology is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible while also being as effective as possible. Watchmen Security's goal is for your employees to get from their cars to the interior of your building as quickly as possible. Frictionless security technology like an access control system can help accomplish this goal. Frictionless access control systems, like Brivo, allow employees to unlock doors with smartphone apps or key fobs similar to the ones cars use. Mobile apps and key fobs ensure that employees can get into the building quickly while also minimizing snags that may hinder them from doing so. "In the era that we are currently experiencing, the fear of spreading germs is at an all-time high. Frictionless security systems are becoming more and more popular because they don't require physical contact for employees to access the premises." — Lucas Ingala, CEO/Founder of Watchmen Security Services Contact Watchmen Security today to schedule a free consultation and upgrade your security technology.