Guide for Growing Importance of Cyber Security

The internet continues to become a critical aspect of our daily lives. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear about people using the internet to study, work, find a job, observe or monitor their property, do their research, shop, perform their banking duties, pay their bills, play games, and stay in touch. The increasing use of smart phones and tablets have made the cyber world a frequently visited place. However, as long as you are online, there is always the risk of having your privacy invaded and your security compromised. So, it makes sense to know about cyber security and take the right measures to implement it.

As incidents of hacking are rising, the more you should pay attention to your internet security, too. Everyone is at risk, even government agencies and private organizations. You can increase your risk of getting hacked when your computer is infected by a virus or malware, which you can get when you gain access to a malicious website, email attachment, dangerous link, or a harmful program or software.

Cyber security is important to everyone who goes online, regardless of how often and how you use the internet. Simple measures like having strong passwords, ensuring a secure connection, and not giving away your passwords and personal details to anyone can already make a difference when it comes to protecting yourself. Of course, you need to take extra measures, too, like installing a reliable antivirus, firewall, and anti-malware software on your devices, visiting only trusted websites, shopping in secure and reputable online stores, and being vigilant every time you are online. Keeping your software up to date, educating your family or employees, and having formal security policies can help, too. That way, you can avoid being hacked and you can be more confident and feel safe when using the internet.

3 Things to Know About IP Surveillance

Internet protocol (IP) cameras can be practical for your security surveillance system. If you are looking to upgrade from your analog CCTV or you are setting up your own surveillance camera system for the first time, IP cameras are a good choice for their good image resolution, flexibility, dependability, and ease of installation. If you are still not sure about them, here are three basic yet important things that can help you make an informed decision:

1. How they work – IP surveillance cameras allow you to access the video from anywhere with internet access, unlike with analog CCTVs that cannot send or receive data. They are either decentralized or centralized. The latter requires a network video recorder (NVR) to capture video into digital format and save it into a storage device, like a hard drive. Decentralized IP surveillance cameras do not require NVRs, as they have built-in recorders, which save videos directly into a digital storage media. 

2. You can use as many IP cameras as you want, too. There is no limit to the number of cameras that you can install within an IP surveillance network, as long as each camera can receive good broadband strength or signal to transmit images clearly and efficiently.
   
   
3. They let you view footage in real-time - Basically, IP cameras can do just about anything an analog CCTV camera can, but with the additional benefits of live streaming and remote viewing. High-quality IP surveillance camera systems typically come with an app that you can download into your smartphone or tablet to remotely view the footage live, or you can log into a certain website provided by your CCTV provider and observe from your browser.
   
   
4. There is a camera for every application – Most HD digital cameras have counterparts that can provide IP surveillance, such as bullet, dome, PTZ (pan tilt zoom), box, and thermal cameras. Reputable providers of IP surveillance systems carry fisheye cameras, too. So, you should be able to find and install an appropriate camera for your needs.