As more businesses are installing CCTV systems, it’s important that we take a look at how we’re actually using those systems. If we’re not able to effectively monitor the numerous hours of surveillance footage that are captured, then CCTV systems… Read More
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Advances in Fiber Optic Infrastructure
Thanks to many new advancements in fiber optics, researchers are looking into the potential of being able to double the capacity of fiber-optic circuits. This would allow us to run fiber over longer distances that carries more data and still… Read More
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Storing CCTV Recordings: On Site or Cloud?
Sometimes, security professionals have a tendency to overlook some of the most important aspects of security. Placing your entire focus on the camera technology and not assessing your backup storage needs is one such mistake. Traditionally, CCTV recordings have been… Read More
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What is Sound Masking and How is it Used?
We’ve talked about sound masking in relation to SCIFs before but today we want to take a more in-depth look at what exactly sound masking is and how it is being used. Sound masking is when additional background noises are… Read More
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Not all CCTV is Created Equal
You may have seen a selection of CCTV cameras at your local electronics shop and thought that they seem pretty affordable compared to the commercial surveillance options you’ve looked at. There’s a world of difference between consumer grade CCTV products… Read More
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Biometrics Grow in Both Popularity and Application
Biometrics are any kind of security identification solution that is able to authenticate and offer access to a facility or system based on an individual’s physical features. This typically includes fingerprints, facial images, retinal scans and even voice recognition. Scans… Read More
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Video Badging — A Visual Form of Security
A video badging solution is a system comprised of a few simple elements to create a much more secure area. Using a CCTV camera, a computer with video badging software and a photo ID card printer, you can capture even… Read More
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SCIF: Explained
SCIF stands for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, which is a secure place in which sensitive information is able to be viewed, discussed, and kept safe from outside surveillance. If you’re thinking the White House’s situation room, you’re on the right… Read More
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BICSI and What It Means
BICSI, or the Building Industry Consulting Service International, Inc., started in 1974 and has served since then as an industry association to service whatever needs telecommunications consultants may have. Due to the constantly expanding field of telecommunications, we’ve seen similar… Read More
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Taking a Look at FICAM Compliance in Access Control
In 2004, under President Bush, there were changes to the regulations governing Personal Identity Verification and security access control systems. This includes smartcard and biometric technologies, which were now required to support identification credentials according to government guidelines. This new… Read More