The basic principle behind CCTV is pretty easy to understand. A camera records footage that can be reviewed or viewed live or retrospectively on a monitor somewhere else. But, as…
Behind the Camera: Discover who works behind the CCTV cameras
The world of CCTV cameras and remote monitoring can seem like a mysterious one. Who sits behind the cameras? Who issues a warning via speakerphone to a site? These questions…
Risk management: What can a facilities manager do to reduce the risk factor?
Every product you invest in, every service you outsource, carries some level of risk. But what exactly do we mean by risk? It’s when a situation is exposed to some…
What you need to keep in mind when installing CCTV for purposes other than security
I recently wrote a blog on the possibility of remote facilities management being another use for CCTV. But it got me thinking – what other issues should we consider when…
Personal CCTV: Sousveillance and privacy
Working in the security industry, we know that there are a huge number of regulations, standards and laws that we must abide by. Whether those are the British Standards that…
Security Operator Training: CCTV training done right
Whatever sector of the security industry you work in, you’ll need specific training and qualifications. Security professionals are responsible for individual’s and business’ security and safety, we simply can’t…
The must-have security systems installer qualifications and certification
Are you looking to drive your career in a new direction or start in the world of work as a security systems installer? Whatever career path you choose it…
Security and Trust: Why it’s essential that private security services are transparent
When you make the decision to use security services, either for CCTV, intruder protection, fire detection or access control, you want to feel confident and comfortable with the service…
Security From The Inside, Out: Focussing your security on outsider threats isn’t enough
It’s more and more common for us, here at Farsight, to come across security breaches that have occurred from within an organisation. Of course, our specialty is protecting businesses…
Why has our industry become a target? We’re ready to uphold security’s reputation
Recently, it feels like we’ve been bombarded with negative stories about the security industry. Channel 4’s CCTV: Caught on Camera has triggered a lot of thought-provoking questions about privacy…
