Video surveillance system maintenance isn’t at the top of anyone’s holiday list, but if you want to catch Santa on camera this Christmas these tips will help.

It is not uncommon for lawmakers in the U.S. to receive threats. But, amidst our increasingly turbulent political climate, the frequency of these instances has only ballooned. In 2016, when former President Donald Trump entered office, Capitol Police recorded 900 threats of violence. Afterward, that number only grew to over 9,600 cases in 2021– with…

Network Video Recorders, also known as NVRs, are physical devices that record and store secure video footage on a hard disk or mass storage device. These systems are extremely flexible since they can support just a few cameras to thousands on the same network in an enterprise-grade application. Still, this viable security storage option is not…

The first telephone-based intercom system was created and patented by the Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company in 1894. Since then, the two-way communication systems have rapidly evolved and improved alongside technological advancements. Most recently, IP intercoms were designed to transmit audio and video between two parties over the internet. These advanced capabilities have changed the…

The concept of facial recognition got its start in the 1960s when Woodrow Wilson Bledsoe devised a system to classify photographs of faces. Since then, technological advancements have arguably pushed this feature to be one of the most powerful security tools ever created. Now, facial recognition is the most commonly used method to unlock smartphones,…

Have you ever considered license plate recognition technology as a viable security option? The truth is that numerous kinds of businesses and government enterprises can benefit from this feature– whether that be through the management of parking, ensuring no unauthorized people enter your property, or having solid video evidence in the event of a security…

Investing in cloud surveillance or an on-premises NVR is a great way to secure your business assets. But, how your security feed is recorded and later stored will differ depending on your system. Choosing the setup that makes the most sense for your business is all that matters. So, let’s discuss the differences between traditional…

In our last post, we discussed the prevalence of security system hacks, the different ways that hackers can infiltrate your security network, and the back-end procedures that security systems developers already have in place to prevent access breaches. We also broached the topic of how you can protect your privacy. This week, we have plunged…

After deciding to invest in a security system, the last thing you want to worry about is hackers. Unfortunately, no security system– whether it be DIY or professionally installed– is completely immune. In fact, any device that has internet access can theoretically be hacked. Nonetheless, there are numerous best practices that, when implemented, can drastically…

Business owners know that the element of surprise can be costly. In turn, teams often work to fight against the most commonly thought of disruptions– for example, delayed shipments, subpar product quality, or mismanaged deliverables.  Although, a lesser considered and potentially more financially devastating shock may lie within your property’s security surveillance. You can never…