Security Intelligence
Expert analysis on surveillance technology, threat response, and security system architecture.
Lightning and Surge Protection for Pole-Mounted Cameras: The Spec Nobody Reads Until the Strike
Pole cameras die from surges on the cable run, not just direct strikes. Which two UL standards apply, why bonding beats the protector, and what goes in the RFP.
Camera Firmware Patch Management: The Reliability Question Vendors Don't Want You Asking
CVE-2017-7921 took nine years to reach CISA's exploited-vulnerability catalog, then gave agencies twenty-one days to patch. Why patch cadence and disclosure history belong on the evaluation sheet next to resolution and price.
ONVIF Conformance: What "ONVIF Compliant" Actually Guarantees, and What It Does Not
ONVIF defines conformance, not compliance. The authoritative record is a public database tied to a specific firmware version, and Profile S closing in 2027 is an authentication story rather than a streaming one.
BIPA and the Door Reader: What Illinois Actually Requires Before an Employee's First Scan
Almost every landmark BIPA case has been about a fingerprint at a door, not a security camera. What Section 15 actually requires before the first scan, and two provisions that take a large share of buyers out of the statute entirely.
What 33 CFR Part 105 Requires of Cameras at an MTSA-Regulated Waterfront Facility
Part 105 reads as an engineering specification, not paperwork. What the monitoring and maintenance sections actually require, and why a MARSEC escalation is a capacity question you answer before it arrives.
Clery Geography: The Campus Map Nobody Fully Controls, and What It Means for Camera Coverage
Clery geography includes ground a campus does not own, does not patrol, and did not have last semester. What the regulation actually requires, why it does not require cameras, and where coverage genuinely earns its place.
Is Your Camera Footage Admissible? What Chain of Custody Actually Requires
Admissibility is engineered at install and merely discovered at subpoena. What Federal Rules of Evidence 901 and 902 actually ask of a recording system, and which answers you can only create beforehand.
How Much Storage Does 30, 60, or 90 Days of Video Actually Take? Run the Math Yourself.
Gigabytes per day equals megabits per second times 10.8. The full formula, where the bitrate actually comes from, and the three haircuts between the calculator answer and the capacity you have to buy.
How to Test an AI Detection Claim Before You Buy: A Pilot Protocol for Security Buyers
An accuracy percentage with no test set, no threshold and no error breakdown is not a measurable claim. The two numbers that define a detection claim, and a pilot protocol concrete enough to paste into an RFP.
Drone Perimeter Patrol vs Fixed Cameras: What Each Actually Catches
Security drones are pitched as a replacement for fixed cameras. The drone vendors' own products say otherwise, and the FAA rule that would make routine patrol legal is not final yet.
What Actually Keeps a Camera System Recording When a Hurricane Takes the Grid Down
Hurricane outages are measured in hours and days, not minutes. What UPS, standby generators and connectivity fallback each actually cover for a security camera system.
The Subscription Trap: What Verkada and Rhombus Don't Publish About Total Cost of Ownership
Cloud-camera subscriptions are structural, not optional. A transparent look at Verkada and Rhombus five-year per-camera cost, and what owned hardware changes.
NDAA Section 889 Compliance in 2026: The Import Ban Just Changed the Math for Federal and Municipal Buyers
The June 2026 FCC import ban closed the legacy loophole on covered surveillance gear. Here is what NDAA Section 889 compliance now requires for federal and municipal buyers.
Portable Solar Security Camera Companies: A Category Overview
Portable solar security camera companies operating in the commercial category include LiveView Technologies, WCCTV, Site View Pro, Pro-Vigil, and Iron Gate.
No-Infrastructure Surveillance: Securing a Site With No Power and No WiFi
No-infrastructure surveillance keeps a site secure when power and WiFi are not available. Here is what self-contained operation actually requires across four system layers.
Solar Security Cameras for Construction Sites: What Actually Holds Up
Solar security cameras for construction sites face dust, vibration, theft, and weather. Here is what fails on consumer hardware and what commercial-grade requires.
Overnight RMA: Why the Recovery Window Matters More Than the Failure Rate
Most surveillance RMA programs are designed for the manufacturer, not the customer. Iron Gate ships replacements the next business day from Holly Hill, Florida.
When Your Camera Manufacturer Becomes Your Vulnerability
Active Iran-nexus exploitation campaigns and CISA KEV additions made supply chain security a procurement decision for IP cameras. Here's what to look for.
Data Sovereignty: Why Some Clients Won't Accept Cloud-Only Surveillance
CMMC, CJIS, HIPAA, and FERPA carry data sovereignty requirements that cloud-only surveillance cannot satisfy. Here's what that means for your architecture.
What a 0.77% Failure Rate Means for Your Operation
Industry-average IP camera failure rates run 1.5 to 3 percent per year. Iron Gate's deployed hardware sits at 0.77 percent. Here's what that math means for your operation.
Why Configurable Isn't Custom in Security Hardware
Configurable means picking from a menu on a stock platform. Custom means an engineering team builds for your specific deployment. Here's the difference.
150,000 Cameras Got Hacked Because of One Password. Is Yours Next?
150,000 cameras were accessed through one exposed password. Here's what every security camera hacked headline teaches about choosing a secure system.
Enterprise Protection Without Enterprise Pricing: Security Cameras for Small Business
Small businesses face 42,000+ burglaries a year. Security cameras for small business cut theft by 22% and cost less than 5 years of cloud subscriptions.
Church Security Cameras: Protecting Houses of Worship Without Compromising Welcome
Houses of worship face unique security challenges. The right church security cameras protect congregations and staff without creating a fortress atmosphere.
Gun Detection in 3 Seconds: How AI Security Cameras Are Changing Threat Response
AI-powered gun detection cameras identify firearms in seconds, giving security teams and law enforcement the response window that changes outcomes.
Cloud vs. On-Premise Security Cameras: Which Architecture Is Right for Your Operation?
Cloud camera systems offer convenience. On-premise systems offer control. The right choice depends on your risk profile, bandwidth, and data requirements.
Marina Security Cameras: Protecting High-Value Assets on the Water
Marinas face theft, vandalism, and liability exposure that standard security systems aren't built to handle. Here's what marine-grade surveillance actually requires.
Why Security Systems Designed and Assembled in the USA Change the Equation
Where a system is designed and assembled affects data security, supply chain reliability, and compliance. Here's why that is a strategic decision, not just a preference.