Category Archives: CCTV & Surveillance System

Businesses must assess federal wiretap rules distinguishing silent video from audio capture, then map state consent and notice laws. Avoid restrooms, locker rooms, and medical areas; limit views in semi-private zones. Provide employee notice, obtain consent where required, and consult unions. Define purposes, retention, and access; log viewing; and encrypt at rest and in transit. […]

Selecting surveillance cameras starts with clear security objectives and risk tolerance. Match fixed, varifocal, or PTZ cameras to coverage zones, mounting constraints, and network/power paths. Balance resolution, frame rate, and compression to preserve detail while managing storage. Plan fields of view to eliminate blind spots and validate with test footage. Specify true WDR, low-light performance, […]

rveillance is IP-based, using Cat6/Cat6A or fiber, PoE/PoE+, multicast, APIs, TLS/MFA, and scalable NVR/SAN/NAS/cloud storage. IP systems support higher resolutions, modern codecs, bandwidth planning (VBR/CBR), and advanced analytics via ONVIF/RTSP. Installation differs in grounding, code compliance, and distance limits. Lifecycle includes firmware hardening, RAID, and retention policies. Further distinctions expand across integration and total cost. […]