Digital Video Surveillance and Security

The use of digital surveillance technology is rapidly growing as it becomes significantly cheaper for live and remote monitoring. The second edition of Digital Video Surveillance and Security provides the most current and complete reference for security professionals and consultants as they plan, design, and implement surveillance systems to secure their places of business.

By providing the necessary explanations of terms, concepts, and technological capabilities, this revised edition addresses the newest technologies and solutions available on the market today. With clear descriptions and detailed illustrations, Digital Video Surveillance and Security is the only book that shows the need for an overall understanding of the digital video surveillance (DVS) ecosystem.

Highly visual with easy-to-read diagrams, schematics, tables, troubleshooting charts, and graphsIncludes design and implementation case studies and best practicesUses vendor-neutral comparisons of the latest camera equipment and recording options

Chapter 1: Introduction to Digital Video Security

PART I: CHOOSING THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

Chapter 2: Digital Video Overview

Chapter 3: Digital Video Hardware

Chapter 4: Understanding Networks and Networked Video

Chapter 5: Wireless Networked Video

PART 2: APPROACHING THE PROJECT

Chapter 6: An Architectural Design Approach

Chapter 7: Site Surveys

Chapter 8: Choosing the Right Software

Chapter 9: DVS Archiving and Storage

Chapter 10: Project Implementation

Chapter 11: Physical Security Integration

Appendix A: Site Survey Readiness Checklist and Survey Forms