A Brief History of CCTV
It is 2021 and CCTV is so common that it surprises anyone. Today, there are approximately 5.2 million CCTV cameras in the UK, with a ratio of 1:13 cameras to people. CCTV technology has come a long way and continues to evolve, protecting us more than ever. But have you ever wondered about its origins?? Let’s take…
The top 5 physical security threats to your business (and how to protect against them)
With the world of work moving towards a more online-focused model, many businesses are spending a lot of time worrying about stopping cyber attacks. But those extra considerations should never be made at the expense of physical security. Because physical security threats are just as much of a problem as they always have been. In this post,…
Is it time for your next risk assessment?
In such an uncertain time, we simply can’t afford to take risks with our businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely decimated thousands of businesses to the extent that many are hanging on by a loose thread. It would only take one small tear to undo that thread and send so many companies spiralling into the…
How a cheap security system could be doing more harm than good
If there’s one thing you can’t afford to scrimp on, even in the event of a global pandemic, it’s the safety and security of your home and your family. However, while there is at least some wisdom in the sentiment that, “A little is better than nothing at all,” a cheap alarm system may actually…
How to protect your CCTV security footage
When you have a CCTV security system installed in your home or business, the first instinct is to keep the cameras themselves safe and secure, of course. But few spare a moment to consider the footage your cameras are capturing. Because, not only are they capturing the footage that could put a thief behind bars or prove…
The 5 most common types of home alarm system
Even with so many of us spending more time at home in recent months, a home security system is an investment you will never regret making in the value and safety of your home. A burglar is statistically three times as likely to break into a home that doesn’t have a security system, so even if it…
Alternate uses for your CCTV
There are thousands of us across the country that use CCTV to protect our homes and our businesses. They have been keeping burglars at bay for generations now but (and this is particularly true of more modern models) did you know they were useful for more than just catching out criminals? Here, we’ll be exploring…
5 ways to protect your garage from burglary
For many of us, the garage is something of a sanctuary away from the noise and confusion of the rest of the world. It can be a hobby room in which to store your various trinkets and tools, a workshop in which you slave away on your latest masterpiece or ingenious invention, or a place…
What you can and can’t record (legally) with CCTV
There has never been a better time to invest in a personal CCTV security system. With more of us spending more time at home than ever before and certain individuals taking advantage of the chaos and confusion of coronavirus, it’s an investment in the safety and security of your home and your family that you’ll be…
A guide to securing leisure facilities in ‘the new normal’
COVID-19 is something few of us could have predicted even a year ago and yet it’s a virus that has, in just six short months, completely changed the playing field for many sectors. While there are a thousand think-pieces on the death of hospitality, one industry that seems to have been almost completely forgotten about is…
Does 5G represent the future of intruder alarms and security systems?
With 2G and 3G slowly being phased out worldwide, everybody is looking ahead to the fifth generation of wireless communication. 5G is here and it’s not just having an impact on the mobile phone trade. Indeed, the potential for 5G is almost limitless and stretches across industries. It is even set to have a monumental impact on…
Has COVID-19 forced us to rethink our security solutions?
Whether we want to admit it or not, COVID-19 is redesigning our world around us in a way that no other external force has before. From the roped off beaches and enforced mask-wearing to the number of people working from home, not even World Wars have had such an immediate impact on how we live, work and…