Security cameras are a vital tool for preventing theft and losses for your business. However, a problem that has always plagued camera systems is video storage. For companies who don’t want to fill up valuable local storage with hours of footage, cloud storage is an effective solution that will allow you to secure your place of business effectively. Below you’ll learn useful information to help you understand what these systems are and how they work.

How Cloud Storage for Security Cameras Works

Security camera cloud storage is a method of storing data in an off-site location with secure access guaranteed through an encrypted Internet connection.

As your camera records footage, the recording is sent to cloud-based storage, rather than to a physical storage medium. Storing video in a cloud also ensures that there’s always a copy of the video in question available, eliminating the risk of physical destruction or data corruption.

In addition to being secure, cloud storage offers exceptional convenience for business owners. To access your videos, all that’s needed is a secure account through the camera manufacturer’s cloud app or website. Once you bind the camera to the correct cloud, you’ll have unlimited access as well as the ability to view, playback, delete, and download your recordings.

Safety Concerns

Having reservations about the safety of cloud storage is understandable. Many security camera users can feel as though their footage has been taken from their control and placed at the mercy of the Internet.

However, cloud storage is actually more secure than on-site storage. When you upload files to the cloud, they’re placed in the hands of dedicated security professionals whose goal is to keep your data secure and accessible only to you. Trusted cloud storage providers keep servers and software up to date with patches and operating system updates.

In fact, a much greater risk to your security is having a password that’s too simple. In one study, researchers found that a simple password cracking program was able to breach 60% of the protected accounts targeted.

Lastly, a cloud video management system encrypts all video data in transit and at rest, so your footage is secure, private and encrypted.  There are also no need for open ports on your firewall since the footage is being pushed in one direction, thus eliminating a major security vulnerability of non-cloud (NVR) surveillance systems.

 

 

If you’re interested in boosting your business’s security cameras with cloud-based video surveillance, contact ACC Telecom in Columbia, MD. This telecommunications company has provided businesses with a wide selection of reliable and effective security and surveillance solutions for over forty years by staying on the cutting edge of telephone and video security techniques and technology. Their experienced support staff aims to provide tailor-made solutions to your security needs. Visit them online to learn about their selection of video surveillance options, or call (410) 995-0101 to discuss your needs.