Glossary of Cloud CCTV Terminology
Understanding modern video surveillance technology can be complex - especially when it involves Cloud-based systems, AI, and secure data handling. This glossary provides clear definitions of commonly used terms in the world of Cloud CCTV and video surveillance.
Use the alphabetical index below to filter terms, or browse the full list. Whether you're a system integrator, IT professional, or simply want to better understand your Cloud-first security setup, this resource is here to help.
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- Analytics
- ISAME Cyber Assurance
- Latency
- Live Streaming
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Metadata
- Mobile App
- Motion Detection
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Multi‑level Administration
- NVR (Network Video Recorder)
- Object Classification
- ONVIF
- OpEx
- Plug and Play
- Privacy Regulations
- PSTI
- PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Camera
- Redaction
- Redundancy
- Resolution
- Retention Policy
- ROI (Return on Investment)
- RTSP
- SaaS (Software as a Service)
- Scalability
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Standard Definition (SD)
- Storage Tiering
- Subscription Model
- Task
- Time-lapse
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- Video Analytics as a Service (VAaaS)
- Video Management System (VMS)
- Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS)
- Video Wall
- VPN
- WebRTC