Camera locations and network capacity
CCTV Over IP
CCTV over IP uses modern network infrastructure to support camera connectivity, recording, monitoring, and remote access across a site. A successful design balances the coverage and image quality required by the operation with bandwidth, storage retention, access control, and cyber security so that video is useful when it matters and manageable every day.
Design Considerations
IP-based CCTV planning for sites that need video monitoring over modern network infrastructure.
Secure access to video feeds
Storage and retention requirements
Integration with site security systems
Controls To Consider
Controls should be proportionate to risk, straightforward for users, and manageable by the team responsible for them.
IP camera connectivityRemote viewingRecording and storageNetwork segmentation
Plan the video service as part of the network
Networked CCTV works best when camera coverage, recording, access, and the underlying infrastructure are designed together.
Capture
Choose coverage, camera locations, lighting, and image detail around the real operational questions the system must answer.
Transport
Allow for switching, bandwidth, segmentation, and resilient network paths where the service is critical.
Retain and review
Set storage, retention, permissions, and remote viewing around policy and day-to-day operating requirements.
Protection Outcomes
Important points to consider when reviewing this area for your organisation.
- Uses IP infrastructure
- Scalable camera coverage
- Remote monitoring options
- Security-aware design