3 Essential Things to Look for in a Business Security Camera System

Whether you’re a large-scale company or you operate a small business out of your home office, a security camera system will help you keep your most important assets safe. Some small business owners think only large corporations will be targeted by burglars, but nearly 9% of small businesses experience a burglary in an average year. Intruders target small businesses assuming the security will be minimal.

Installing a security camera system is an important step in keeping out intruders. These are the three most important things for a business to look for in a strong security system:

1. Resolution

A security camera is only helpful with a clear image. You don’t want to cut corners when it comes to resolution. Look for cameras that are able to shoot at 800p or above at least 60 feet. A shorter range can work, but it means you’ll have to place more cameras around your office.

2. Infrared Light

Be sure you choose a camera package with the ability to shoot with infrared. Cameras with this capability are able to record even in very low-lighting as well as in foggy or polluted conditions. The infrared allows the camera to see better than humans. This means no one will be able to take advantage of you at nighttime or on a low-visibility day.

3. Storage Capacity

The amount of storage you’ll need will depend on the system you choose. A low-quality system will require less storage space, but low resolution and minimal cameras also leave you vulnerable. High-resolution cameras require a lot of storage space.

The size of the space you are monitoring will also impact the amount of storage space necessary. More cameras mean more footage that must be stored, so large businesses may need large amounts of storage capacity. The important thing is to check in advance if the storage capacity is sufficient to cover your needs, so you won’t be caught off-guard in the future.