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Backup you can restore after ransomware: the 3-2-1-1-0 rule with Veeam, a NAS and an offsite copy
The 3-2-1 backup rule, plus the two additions ransomware made necessary: one immutable or offline copy and zero errors in restore tests…
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Securing the security system: CCTV network security best practices for cameras and access control
Cameras, recorders and door controllers belong on their own network behind a firewall, with no ports forwarded from the internet, VPN-only…
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CCTV privacy law in the UAE: where cameras can point, who can see footage, and what the PDPL changes
Can you record staff and customers on CCTV in the UAE? Yes, within limits. What the Crimes and Penalties Law, the cybercrime law, the PDPL…
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Biometric access control systems in Abu Dhabi: card, PIN, fingerprint or face, and how to handle the biometric data
Face recognition is quicker at the door, every user touches a fingerprint sensor, and 125 kHz cards can be copied. Card, PIN, fingerprint…
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Hikvision or Dahua for a UAE business CCTV project, and when an open VMS such as Digifort fits better
Hikvision and Dahua both sell tiered IP cameras, NVRs and their own VMS, with AI analytics and up to 60 months of warranty on upper series…
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Dubai SIRA CCTV requirements under the 2025 Preventive Systems Manual: resolution, frame rate and retention by facility
Dubai's 2025 Preventive Systems Manual sets SIRA's CCTV minimums: colour 1080p cameras, 110 dB WDR facing light, 25 fps live view…
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ADMCC CCTV requirements in Abu Dhabi: what Monitoring and Control Centre approval involves, from the source documents
ADMCC CCTV regulations now sit in the 2026 National Manual for Surveillance Systems. Which Abu Dhabi sites must comply, the approval path…
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AI video analytics for CCTV: what runs on the camera, the recorder or a server, and what it costs to run
AI video analytics can run in the camera, an AI recorder or a server. What each tier does, what the UAE 2026 National Manual requires of…
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CCTV systems for UAE businesses: cameras, recorders, storage, network and the approvals you need
A business CCTV system is cameras, a recorder or VMS, storage, a dedicated network and a licensed installer. What the 2026 National Manual…
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