JMC Secure: a blog about security.
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How Long Does CCTV Footage Last? Exploring Storage Limits
Understanding CCTV Footage Duration: Storage Options: CCTV cameras can store footage either locally (on physical devices like hard drives) or in the cloud (on remote servers). Factors Affecting Duration: Type of Storage: Local storage vs. cloud storage. Quality of Recording: High-definition recordings occupy more space. Recording Mode: Continuous recording vs. motion-triggered recording. Variability in CCTV…
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Protecting Your Outdoor CCTV System.
Outdoor CCTV systems are vulnerable to vandalism. They can be easily stolen, dismantled or blinded. So how can you keep your CCTV system safe? The obvious first solution is to put the camera out of reach. Screwing your camera high up on a wall or on a ceiling will help keep it out of the…
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Using a Smartphone as the interface for your CCTV camera
If you keep up to date with the latest CCTV technologies you may have heard that compatibility between your camera and phone is just about the handiest tool in keeping your home or offices safe from burglars; whether you are near or far. If you don’t keep up to date, or perhaps haven’t entered the…
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Is wireless CCTV better than wired?
Advances in technology have made it simpler than ever to set up a security system in and around your home our business premises. Gone are the days of having to run cables to every single camera and recorder in your set up. This means that connecting up a security system can now be done with…
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Common Misconceptions About CCTV
CCTV is a very technical industry and, as such, there a number of myths and common misconceptions that people who, perhaps, do not have the years’ of experience our team at JMC Secure possess. This article has been written to highlight some of the more common misunderstandings some people may have about CCTV. Unfortunately, many…
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CCTV and it’s role in a smart home
Homes are getting smarter. Advances in technology have lead to voice controlled and phone controlled household appliances and fixtures. Smart bulbs can illuminate your room in any colour at the press of a screen and can be switched on or off by speaking to your chosen home assistant (Alexa, Google or Siri). Thermostats can be…
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CCTV Cameras – Lens Size Matters!
Please see below video clips showing one of our 1080P cameras with different lens options – gives you a very good idea of how important the lens is and how it changes teh angle of view Please make sure you select 1080P HD resolution when viewing footage. The above footage demonstrates how the lens size…
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A CCTV System Buyer’s Guide
Here we have a great looking and useful infographic that we have designed that is packed with information that will help you if you are thinking about buying a CCTV system for your home or business. Learn about why you should purchase a CCTV system, questions to ask before buying a CCTV system, what to…
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Infographic – The Use of CCTV in Criminal Investigations
This infographic explores how police and investigators use CCTV footage in the investigation of criminal activity. It pinpoints the benefits of using CCTV, how it can impact on the outcome of an investigation, the process in retrieving CCTV footage and the steps involved in using that footage for the purposes of the investigation.
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Hikvision iVMS – 4500 Version 4.2.0 Affected by Malware Notice
Important Notice Hikvision have announced that their iVMS-4500 (version 4.2.0) mobile phone app that was available from the iOS app store has been affected by Malware and subsequently removed from the app store. It is important if you h ave this version of the app – you delete from your apple devices. A new version…
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