Towards the end of last year, there was probably nothing less covered media wise than the cyber breach suffered by TalkTalk. It struck fear into companies of all sizes, with the realisation that such attacks are not limited to any one type of organisation.

Indeed, any business that uses any form of IT based or online data storage and management system will be exposed to the dangers of hackers, who on a daily basis are discovering new in-roads through network security. (more…)

CCTV offers a raft of benefits. As a preventative security measure, when used alongside intruder alarms and security lighting, CCTV is one of the best deterrents available, particularly when it is backed up by physical security measures such as window bars, door grilles and insurance graded locks.

If you have been considering CCTV as part of your security strategy, you will no doubt be familiar with its numerous advantages such as being able to provide robust evidence in the event of a crime; monitoring unoccupied premises and keeping an eye on unmonitored exit and entry points. But did you know there were even more benefits to investing in CCTV and that it offers a great deal of flexibility that you may not have been aware of?

In this post we take a look at some of the lesser known ways that CCTV can be put to effective use. It’s quite an eye-opener. (more…)