Rinkor Technology Solutions - SECURITY RECOMENDATIONS
WiFi jamming as well as cell signal jamming, and other bypass methods pose a significant risk to most security systems used by dealers and collectors.
WiFi jamming is a threat, and it's difficult to prevent. There are devices on the market that can detect jamming and send you a notification, or activate the alarm system. 2.4 GHz is most vulnerable to potential jamming, so changing to 5GHz would slightly improve the security, but even 5GHz can be jammed....just not as easily.
Cell signal jamming is also a real threat, but there are devices that can detect cell jamming and activate your alarm system. They will also send you an alert that jamming is being attempted. Most security professionals can assist with adding these components to your existing security system, if you are using wireless cameras or other wireless security equipment.
The best way to minimize, or completely eliminate the risk to your security and video systems by jamming, is to have all of your security system components hardwired. Most security companies will happily sell you wireless devices that work on WiFi, as they are quick and easy to install. Easy money for the alarm company. You are opening yourself up to many potential threats to your security. Wireless components are subject to general interference from other electronic equipment in the home or building, on top of the threat of signal interference, jamming, and blocking.
Hardwiring equipment can be done through your existing ethernet system in your home or building. Direct hardwiring of cameras by coax, or ethernet cable is the best option. These can be integrated into your existing network system. Using hard conduit on exterior walls will also protect the cabling if the wiring can't be entirely in the wall. The best method is having all cabling in the wall.
While installation costs for hardwired systems is much higher than with wireless systems, the enhanced security is worth the extra investment. Cutting costs on the security of your home or business is not a wise choice. That discounted deal the security company gave you for a wireless system is not really a deal!!
Technology advances in cameras have been significant over the last 5 years. If you have not upgraded your cameras to current technology, you are missing out on the benefit of facial recognition, vehicle and license plate recognition, and high quality video playback. These new, high tech cameras are cloud based, so there is no recording equipment to replace or upgrade. Additionally, these new cameras have extremely high resolution and video enhancements. You also have the benefit of 24 hour a day....everyday, to see your cameras and the status of your security system for your phone, tablet, or desk top computer.
Redundancy is the key to having a fully functional secure system. Redundancy includes cloud storage of CCTV data, as well as physical, onsite storage. Alarm system alerts can be sent by phone lines and ethernet systems which include coax and fiber. Cellular backup systems are essential for redundancy....if wiring is damaged, along with a cell jamming detector. Exterior lighting is critical, including backup generators or batteries. Backup power to run cameras and the security system is a must!!
Physical security of high value items is also essential, which includes commercial TL rated safes with alarm contacts, as well as duress alarms. Motion sensors and a separate alarm zone for the safe is also important....keep it separate from the other alarmed zones. Keypads, motion sensors, and contacts should also be hardwired!!
High security locks on your home and business are also an additional layer of security. Locks that can't be picked, and keys can't be duplicated with restricted key systems. Standard commercial and residential locks are easily picked or bypassed. A security professional can assist with this upgrade as well.
Don't be a target, or a statistic .... a well planned, implemented, and installed security system in a great investment!
Don Rinkor
Rinkor Technology Solutions
don@rinkor.com
