This is intended for people who have no idea about what CCTV. The information presented here could be basic for anyone in the physical security industry, but it is a great resource for those seeking to get an overview of what CCTV is. If you are a homeowner or a small busines owner looking for a video surveillance system, then this is a good read for you. In this short article I will answer the following questions:
• What is CCTV?
• Why do you need it?
• How does it work?
• What are your options?
CCTV stands for closed-circuit television, also known as video surveillance. It is a set of cameras that transmit the footage only to private authorised monitors. Usually, a CCTV system will also have a video recorder that stores the footage for future reference. This is CCTV in short.
If you ask yourself why you need it, you will find out that investing in a CCTV system could come with more benefits than what you expect.