In the realm of electronic security, the choice between cloud-based and onsite software solutions for offsite CCTV monitoring can significantly impact operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall effectiveness.

The design allows for maximum security while keeping the amount of guards to a minimum and thus keeping the levy low over the long term.

Remote video monitoring is best suited for locations where there is a definable perimeter or areas where no one should be after a certain point in time.

Successful remote monitoring services depend on designing solutions that meet customer demand. Hi-Tech Security Solutions looks at some trends in this market.

Remote CCTV monitoring might be seen by some as a new fad on the security scene, but the strategy behind it is one that has stood the test of time.

Although all good security systems will have a number of layers of redundancy built into them, they were not designed to cope with the amount of power outages we are currently experiencing.

Astrosec’s Adriaan Bosch examines the South Africa private security industry, highlighting five issues customers should know about, but which are often swept under the rug because of ignorance or budget restraints.

SMART Security Solutions tested a 6 TB WD My Passport and found it is much more than simply another portable hard drive when considering the free security software the company includes with the device.

“Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for operational oversight, but their web-based nature can make them a target for cyberthreats,” says Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix.