Prevention Is Better than Cure
Detection of an incident is one of the most effective ways to demonstrate the worth and effectiveness of a CCTV system. In many instances, this kind of detection is seen to involve the viewing of a crime and the apprehension of the suspect. Good evidence would obviously be essential to the successful dismissal or prosecution of […]
Understanding Cybersecurity Risks of an Access Control System
As more and more security surveillance solutions become IP-based, the threat of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical. Recent months have seen increasing numbers of attacks that have exploited various vulnerabilities in operating systems and given hackers access to sensitive information that included surveillance data. And if such malicious attempts were not enough to cause panic, there was […]
How video surveillance can secure ATMs
This article will be presented in two parts, the current text is part I. ATM security is an important topic addressed by international organizations such as ATMIA (ATM Industry Association) and EAST (European ATM Security Team). Attacks on ATMs can be divided to physical attacks, trying to reach the cash stored inside the ATM safe […]
Mobile Apps in Surveillance
Modern technological developments are increasingly centered on the ability to access information anytime from anywhere. This is true in the security industry as well, as mobile applications that let users access surveillance data have become an integral part of solutions. The concept of remote monitoring has received much attention over the recent years. According to a report […]
Facial Recognition Systems
The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, recently announced that they have finalized the details of a citywide plan to upgrade their existing surveillance system. Approximately US$1.5 million will be spent replacing analog cameras with HD digital IP ones in order to provide clear video footage that can be used to lower the incidence of minor public offenses as […]
12 Cost-Efficient Surveillance
There are plenty of books, webinars and conferences on cost-effectiveness analysis.But the simplest is producing good results without costing a lot of money, which is also an important mission of enterprise security executives. Here are 12 strategies when it comes to security video and IP surveillance. This article will be presented in 2 parts. Part I […]
The Myths about IP versus Traditional Access Control
As the popularity of IP (Internet protocol) cameras continues to grow, manufacturers, integrators, consultants and, most importantly, clients are increasingly looking at IP for their other security system solutions. The IP electronic access control technology, while not as mature as its ip camera counterpart, is becoming more common as manufacturers try to emulate the successes of IP cameras. As […]
How to Write the Perfect Product Specification for Access Control Projects
A good access control project keeps premises safe and secure and allows flexibility and ease of management for the end user. Typically it begins with a well-written product specification that takes into consideration the user’s various needs and demands. When it comes to writing the perfect product specification it will be worthwhile to ensure that a project […]
Integrated Solutions
Surveillance cameras have become an integral component of any comprehensive security solution and are particularly applicable in city and central business district (CBD) scenarios where crime tends to be a more common occurrence. However, simply having IP cameras in place is not sufficient to either deter crime or catch the perpetrators after the fact. IP cameras need to be […]
Paris Climate Change Deal
The recent climate-change deal reached in Paris has drawn much attention to the rising importance of renewable energy sector. Among the several proactive measures taken at the summit, a key decision was the promise of greater investment in renewable technology. According to media reports, all the major development banks, including World Bank, and the African […]
