The Difference Between CCTV and Standard Video Surveillance Systems

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When business owners start looking into security cameras, two terms often come up: CCTV and video surveillance. They are sometimes used interchangeably, but they can also describe different types of camera technology. That creates a common question: Is CCTV the same as video surveillance, or is one better than the other? The answer is that […]

Integrating Access Control With Emergency Response Plans

A composite image showing various Suprema biometric access control devices, including the Face Station 2 facial recognition terminal, a keypad entry system, and a finger scanner.

Access control is usually associated with everyday security: deciding who can enter a building, which employees can access restricted rooms, and when doors should remain locked. During an emergency, those same doors become part of a much larger question. Can people leave safely? Can authorized personnel enter the areas they need to reach? Can management […]

Video Surveillance Laws Businesses Should Know Before Installation

The main visual entity is a Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) security camera, specifically identified as a Verkada CP52-E, which is monitoring a train platform.

Installing commercial security cameras may seem straightforward: decide what areas need coverage, choose the cameras, and start recording. From a legal and privacy standpoint, however, businesses have several questions to answer before installation begins. Where will cameras point? Will they record employees? Is audio turned on? Are customers or visitors being recorded? Does the business […]