Article Written By: emilyrobinson01
We always hear of ATM security being outwitted. Security near ATM machines has undergone tremendous improvisation over the years. Nowadays, there are more people who get caught after an ATM theft than people who get away. This is because of the new high quality, multiple range video surveillance systems fixed inside. By this equipment, the police and the bank officials can see the face of a person who enters the ATM. In case the person acts strange or tries to do illegitimate activities, the surveillance system captures it all accurately.IP cameras occupy the first place in such surveillance systems. Its system allows any individual to access a network by remote from anywhere in the world if she/he is an authenticated user. ATM surveillance system largely depends on IP cameras. It is used to confront and prevent robberies. Using IP video surveillance minimizes casualties and identifies the guilty. It makes a safe place for customers to handle money. With the high quality surveillance in place, users are less likely to confront criminals demanding their cash or cards.You can prevent skimming in ATMs by an IP video surveillance system. Skimming is a process done by thieves. They read the information on the magnetic strips and record it for further withdrawals or transfer of funds. The magnet strip-reading device is fitted into the slot. If there is an IP camera, it can record a skimming device even while it's being fitted into the card slot. The bank authorities will be watching a live footing. So, the security can readily prevent any further malpractice before such attempts can go further. An IP based camera ensures that the footage is recorded digitally. It records the live feed on to any external storage devices like SD cards, external hard disks, on a server or a hard drive of a computer. In order to save storage space, some cameras are set to record only when they sense motion inside the ATM.There are certain issues to take into account before installing an IP surveillance camera into an ATM. Firstly, check if it is a 24 hour service. You also must verify if it is an individual unit or an attachment to the bank. Conduct a small survey on the security sources that are in and around the ATM. You can also supervise if the machine is left unattended for long intervals.IP cameras are difficult to tamper with. With proper lighting and emergency security fall backs, any ATM fraud can be prevented or detected.
This Article Has Been Published on Wed, 6 Jul 2011 and Read 408 Times