Even with a secure cloud CCTV platform like SEiNG, businesses need to adopt internal cybersecurity best practices to fully safeguard their systems. These measures address both technical vulnerabilities and human factors, ensuring a holistic approach to protecting commercial CCTV data.
Strong Password Policies
Passwords remain the first line of defence against unauthorised access. Businesses should enforce unique, complex passwords for every user account and require them to be updated regularly. Simple words, predictable patterns, or reused passwords across systems increase the risk of compromise. Strong passwords, combined with other security measures, significantly reduce the likelihood of credential-based breaches.
Tip for UK businesses: using a password manager can help generate and store secure passwords for multiple accounts, making it easier for staff to maintain good security practices without the temptation to reuse passwords.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
AS we’ve already discussed, MFA adds an extra layer of protection beyond passwords, making it much harder for attackers to gain access. With SEiNG, users must provide something they know, like a password, and something they have, such as a unique code from a mobile app, a physical token, or a biometric scan.
Why it matters: even if a password is compromised through phishing or other attacks, MFA ensures unauthorised access is still prevented, protecting both live feeds and archived footage.
Regular Updates
Keeping software and hardware up to date is crucial. While cloud platforms like SEiNG automatically apply updates to the system, businesses also need to ensure that cameras, routers, and other connected devices are running the latest firmware and security patches. This reduces the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited at the edge of the network.
Tip for UK businesses: schedule regular maintenance checks for all connected devices and replace any unsupported or outdated hardware promptly.
Access Monitoring
Audit logs and activity reviews are essential to detect suspicious behaviour or potential breaches. Monitoring who accessed which footage, when, and what actions were taken allows businesses to identify anomalies quickly and respond before a minor incident becomes a major issue.
Tip: configure alerts for unusual login patterns, multiple failed login attempts, or attempts to access restricted areas of the system.
Network Security
Even the most secure cloud platform can be compromised if the local network is poorly protected. Implementing firewalls, VPNs, and segmented networks can prevent unauthorised access and contain potential breaches. Ensuring Wi-Fi is secured and unused ports are disabled on cameras and other devices further reduces risk.
A Zero Trust security model takes this a step further. Instead of automatically trusting any device or user on the network, Zero Trust continuously verifies every access request, regardless of location. This means that even internal devices must authenticate and prove they are authorised before they can access footage or system controls. Combining Zero Trust with network segmentation ensures that if one device or segment is compromised, the attacker cannot move laterally across your network or access sensitive areas of your cloud CCTV system.
Tip: consider network segmentation so that cameras and other IoT devices are isolated from the main business network, limiting potential lateral movement by attackers.
Data Backups
Redundant backups protect footage against accidental deletion, corruption, or ransomware attacks. Even with cloud storage, maintaining copies in different cloud regions or offline storage ensures business continuity and allows investigations to continue uninterrupted.
Tip: define a clear data retention policy that balances operational needs, regulatory compliance, and storage costs.
Employee Training
Employees are often the weakest link in cybersecurity. Training staff to recognise phishing attempts, social engineering, and proper password hygiene is critical. A well-informed workforce can prevent many breaches before they occur.
Tip: run regular refresher sessions and simulated phishing tests to keep awareness high across the organisation.
Incident Response Planning
A clear and documented incident response plan ensures businesses know how to react to security breaches. This includes reporting protocols, containment measures, mitigation strategies, and recovery processes. Testing the plan regularly helps ensure it is effective in real scenarios.
Tip: align your incident response procedures with UK regulatory requirements, including GDPR reporting obligations for data breaches.
The Unspoken Promise of Security
In the end, the true value of a cloud CCTV system is not just the clarity of the image or the ease of access. It is the unspoken promise of security. It is the confidence that your data is safe, your systems are resilient, and your business is protected from the ever-evolving threat landscape.
This is the promise that a security-first provider like SEiNG offers. It is an investment in your peace of mind, a declaration that you take the security of your business as seriously as the business itself. When you choose a cloud CCTV solution, don't just ask about the cameras. Ask about the fortress. Because in the digital age, it is the most valuable feature of all.