As we enter a new decade, the security landscape never ceases to change and evolve, both on a macro and micro level. This is compounded by the fact that the remit of the security professional not only continues to expand to meet new threats, but…
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Surveillance Systems
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UK CCTV camera manufacturer 360 Vision Technology has announced that its Predator ‘all-in-one’ PTZ camera range is now an accredited Vision High Secure (HS) camera solution, certified to have completed the CAPSS approval process by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure. Ensuring that…
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‘Secure by Design, Secure by Default’ scheme launched by Surveillance Camera Commissioner
by Brian SimsTony Porter QPM LLB, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, has launched another ‘global first’, namely ‘Secure by Design, Secure by Default’ minimum requirements for the manufacturers of surveillance camera systems and components. Several high-profile and well-publicised compromises of surveillance systems have demonstrated that they were being…
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CCTV Code of Practice for surveillance systems updated by National Security Inspectorate
by Brian SimsThe latest edition of the National Security Inspectorate’s (NSI) CCTV Code of Practice for the design, installation and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems, NCP 104 Issue 3, supersedes the previous issue and applies to all new installations from 1 May 2019. The NSI’s recent Summit…
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For the benefit of those Risk Xtra readers focused on CCTV as part of their risk and security management remit, Uri Guterman shines a light on Wide Dynamic Range and what benefits it brings to video surveillance systems. The latest generation of HD cameras has raised…
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Education Security Advisory Programme launched to tackle crime and enhance compliance in schools and FE
by Brian SimsNW Systems, a specialist in surveillance systems and managed security services, has announced the launch of a dedicated Education Security Advisory Programme designed to ensure the effectiveness of security systems, help institutions comply with the latest regulations and support them in the battle against growing levels…
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Physical security has become firmly intertwined with logical security, sharing considerable benefits but also the potential drawbacks of IT integration. One of the key obstacles facing the IT sector has been dubbed the ‘Capacity Crunch’, referencing the concept that there’s only a finite amount of…