The Evolution of CCTV: From Analogue to IP
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) has been an essential tool for security and surveillance since 1942. Over the years, the technology...
The switch to digital: how will it affect security?
In 2017, Openreach announced that they will be switching off analogue PSTN and ADSL lines in 2025. PSTN (Public Switched Telephone...
How can security breaches be mitigated? Access control systems and procedures
Access breaches can pose a significant security risk for organisations, as they can lead to unauthorised individuals gaining access to...
How do CCTV cameras work at night? Understanding low-light technology
Video surveillance is a crucial component in any business security strategy, and its ability to function at night is essential for...
Top 5 Security tips to keep your property safe this Christmas period
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but unfortunately, some see the festive period as the time to take advantage and commit crime. With gifts...
Data protection: why is a CCTV policy important?
CCTV often gets forgotten in the world of data, although systems are constantly creating and sharing data in the form of images. Any...
How can biometric authentication increase security?
Biometric identification has a growing role in security. Physical characteristics are individualised, meaning each person’s unique...
Benefits of integrated security systems for hospitals and healthcare settings
Hospitals are home to large volumes of patients and healthcare workers, as well as confidential medical records and valuable equipment....
How to make student accommodation safe using security systems
When it comes to break-ins and burglary, student accommodation is often targeted, as high-value laptops, TVs and entertainment systems,...
Keeping schools safe: Why are security systems important in education?
Students and teachers have a right to feel safe and secure within their place of work and study. Keeping schools safe allows children to...
