For Cyber Security Awareness Month, Be Aware Of Your Video Surveillance System

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). President Barack Obama has even once again issued a presidential proclamation declaring October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Beginning in 2004, NCSAM has promoted diligence in the protection of both individuals and collective entities from online threats. It’s a collaborative effort between government and industry to help keep the world stay safe and secure in the digital age. The DHS and NCSA provide resources as well as tips and best practices to help internet users stay safe online.

Every week of the month has a different theme:

Credit: Department of Homeland Security

With dangerous security breaches hitting major companies like Target and Home Depot dominating headlines, cyber security practices and knowledge have become mainstream. It’s not just large companies either- small businesses have become a target of hackers as well.

This week’s focus on Cyber Security for Small and Medium-Sized Business and Entrepreneurs emphasizes the importance for all SMB to recognize any potential points of susceptibility in their security, including their video surveillance system. In a survey report that Eagle Eye commissioned this year, we found that 69% of IT departments believed their existing video surveillance systems were vulnerable to a cyber attack, while 17% didn’t know.

With the market for IP cameras expected to surpass that of analog cameras by the end of the year and VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) on the rise, cyber security is a very real and relevant issue within the video surveillance industry today.

Some additional resources:
Stop.Think.Connect.™ resource guide for small businesses.
Business toolkits, resources and guides from the BBB.
Resources from the NCSA.
Resource kit from Internet2