Tag: Surveillance

As surveillance image recognition technology matures, it not only strengthens internal security and protects vital physical assets, but also enables real-time incident detection and monitoring. In addition to theft and vandalism detection, AI can be used to analyze vast amounts of surveillance footage to produce useful insights such as crowd flow, vehicle identification, and occupancy tracking. Synology has dedicated years to the development of comprehensive image recognition products and services. From the DVA series, which provides backend AI analysis for third-party video streams, to Synology Cameras equipped with edge computing abilities, Synology has outfitted enterprise-level businesses worldwide with surveillance solutions

In 2021, cybersecurity firm Cyfirma uncovered a critical security flaw in a leading surveillance manufacturer's software, potentially allowing unauthorized control of surveillance cameras. Despite a swift security patch, over 80,000 cameras remained at risk a year later. Malicious groups exploited these vulnerabilities, targeting the infrastructure and services of enterprises across more than a hundred countries and impacting over 2,300 organizations. The primary purpose of surveillance systems is to protect physical assets, but inadequate security or poor management can turn the surveillance system into a vulnerability that exposes businesses to data breaches and cybersecurity threats. Therefore, the meticulous management of these

For businesses with physical assets to protect, video surveillance systems have gone from “helpful” to “crucial”. A booming surveillance market has risen to meet this demand, with suppliers cycling through a seemingly-endless list of features and selling points. Businesses looking to implement video surveillance must sift through increasingly complex information to find a solution that meets their needs. Since the release of Synology Surveillance Station in 2008, Synology has helped thousands of businesses to deploy or upgrade their surveillance systems. These systems are investments that can serve for decades, so a principal that is essential for navigating the complex challenge

Cloud vs. onsite surveillance isn’t as hard a choice as you think. We’ve all been there. An Amazon package mysteriously disappears. A stranger came knocking on your door late at night. Assets got stolen from a shop. Surveillance is a universal need. When it comes to selecting a surveillance solution, much of the discussion revolves around which camera to buy, while storing surveillance footage is often overlooked. But, if the recording isn’t available when you need it, what good is the surveillance system at all? There are a few different data storage options for surveillance, from cloud storage to local

Schedule recording is one of the most commonly used features for home surveillance. Users schedule the camera to record only at night or during their time out of the house. Recordings will be marked in green when motion is detected, so it’s easier to identify certain events. This is probably the most general purpose of deploying the surveillance system at home and it has helped tens of thousands of users identify a lot of home security breaches. Another common scenario is using Surveillance Station to comfort you if you have hired a caregiver taking care of someone at home. Simply deploy