Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Overview of a Good CCTV Installation Company



The growing incidences of crime have posed a threat to life and property of individuals which needs a better protection. With the help of a good CCTV installation company you can get a wide range of security systems such as Closed Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV), Intruder alarms Birmingham, Home security systems, IP cameras and Access control systems.

 But, buying a good security system alone won’t secure your home and business from possible attacks; you also need to install them by experienced and qualified engineers. Securico CCTV is one of the leading CCTV installation company in the UK having wide experience in supplying and installing premium security systems for home and businesses.

 CCTV for home is an ideal solution to ensure safety of your family. For CCTV camera installations, you will need a good CCTV installation company. A CCTV installation company can help you to choose the right security system for your property. They can also advice you about the strategic places where you can install the cameras for maximum effect. 

If you wish to find a good company, make sure to read the reviews from customers who have already used their service. A good camera installation company will offer full demonstration after installation and offer after sales service to resolve issues with the device. 

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Limitations of CCTV Cameras



CCTV or Closed Circuit Television Cameras are the most widely used security devices for homes and businesses. The device is composed of multiple cameras, a monitor and a recording device. CCTV cameras, on several occasions, have proved their efficacy in controlling illegal activities and securing properties. But, there are certain aspects that limit the potency of CCTV cameras for home as a security system. Let’s take a look.



CCTV systems can monitor only a limited area. They can be vandalised sticking chewing gums, spraying chemicals on the lens, or changing the camera angle. Even if, CCTVs are made to monitor illegal activities, criminals can still find a way to block its vision. 

CCTV cameras come in two variants – wired and wireless. Wireless CCTV devices can send signals to the monitor and recording station only at a particular frequency. So, any interruptions in the frequency level can affect the quality of picture and video. Wired CCTV cameras are fixed cameras and cannot be easily moved from one place to another. Also, wired CCTV installation is a difficult task and needs the assistance of professional CCTV installers Birmingham.

CCTV footages are useful evidences to solve criminal cases and hence the face a higher risk from hackers. As the system connects to a network, hackers can easily hack into the system from outside locations.



Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Security Systems & Its Types

Security systems are important, and the growing unlawful activities are testimony to this fact. With the help of security systems, it’s possible to ensure security in workplaces and houses. There are different types of security systems comprising of CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Cameras), Burglar Alarm Systems, Home Security Systems, Surveillance Systems, IP Cameras and Access Control Systems. All these security systems may differ in shape and structure but cohesive in function i.e., provide safety and security to individuals and properties.
CCTV cameras have the largest market share in world security. In UK alone, there are estimated 4.25 million CCTV cameras for business and homes. CCTV home security systems are widely used to enhance the security of homes which can produce images or recordings for surveillance purposes.
Burglar Alarm systems comprising of alarm devices are usually installed in shops and business areas to report cases of break-in.
IP cameras or Internet Protocol cameras are digital video cameras used for surveillance. IP cameras enable you to send and receive data via a computer network and the internet.
Access control devices restrict the access to a selective area or resource. The device compares a credential’s information to an access control list (already fed into the database) for approval or denial of access.