Is there an industry standard for using CCTV systems?
Answer by Dana Turner, BOL Guru BIO AND CONTACT INFO Question: We are accepting bids to change our internal security system’s cameras and alarms. Is there an industry standard for using CCTV systems? Answer: I wouldn’t call it industry-standard — yet. Many institutions haven’t upgraded their CCTV systems in many years. But there’s some great reasons to change — and some developing “desirables”. The system (ideally): • Should record 24/7/365 • Should consist of digital/color cameras, monitors and digital recorders • Should include a color printer • Should monitor the usual areas and some new ones — including IT, entry to the vault and the entrance to executive offices • Should be located in a secure location where robbers and embezzlers can’t get to it • Should pay for itself in reduced maintenance costs within two years First published on BankersOnline.com 04/07/03 Home | Compliance | Lending | Operations | Security | Marketing | Technology | eBanking BOL Archives Privacy Policy Imp
