Self-Storage Sites Increasingly Vulnerable to Security Threats
Self-Storage facilities have gained immense popularity, especially over the past two decades. As of 2020, the UK had 49 million square feet of rentable storage space, according to the Self-Storage Association UK (SSA UK). However, the steady rise in popularity of Self-Storage also made it a focused target of criminal elements.
Self-storage security holes such as the inability to check and stop unauthorized access to individual storage units have led to break-ins and theft at such sites. With most sites having manned security only during regular office hours, traditional CCTV surveillance appears to be their only line of defence.
As the CCTV surveillance infrastructure and data are easily accessible during unmanned hours, thieves who break in often steal the locally recorded footage on storage devices, thereby wiping out whatever little evidence that law enforcement agencies can rely on. Local footage storage also makes the Self-Storage providers vulnerable to risks in areas such as Information Security and GDPR compliance.
Additionally, as the sites lack the technical investments needed to manage their security remotely, Self-Storage providers have no means to monitor unwanted activity at their sites, identify issues in the security systems, or receive warnings when issues such as cameras become non-functional. While a physical site inspection can quickly address these issues, minimal on-site staff and a widely spread-out manner of operations complicate matters for the providers.
All these factors mean that Self-Storage facilities do not take ownership of any theft or damage to property stored on their premises. However, providers suffer immense damage to their reputation and potential loss of business and face a steep rise in insurance premiums and steep fines for not complying with GDPR norms.
Cloudview: A Secure and Intelligent Video Surveillance Platform
Cloudview securely stores video surveillance footage in the cloud, ensuring that all footage is available anytime, anywhere to users authorized to access it. Its compatibility with most analogue and IP camera systems means that whether you’re extending the value of your existing surveillance system or ready to fully upgrade to a new one, connecting your video to the cloud has never been easier.
As the recording system is event-based, you only capture and store what matters most. It creates significant time savings as recorded footage can be pinpointed and assessed quickly.
In addition, the system can also:
Provide remote access to recorded footage and live feed from anywhere, at any time
Send alerts to interested parties who can initiate corrective actions quickly
Offer a system health monitoring service to notify users when a camera is offline and not recording
Securely store footage off-site in the cloud to ensure that no footage can be lost or damaged
All recorded footage is legally admissible in a court of law
Furthermore, Cloudview has a robust and comprehensive approach to data security. Key technologies are implemented across the platform, and all processes support customers with their GDPR compliance. Contact us today to discuss how Cloudview can help advanced security for your self-storage facilities.