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Engineering notes, security best practices, and product updates from the EarlyVigil team written for CCTV professionals who want systems that never go down.

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The Single Point of Failure in Traditional CCTV Systems

Every traditional CCTV installation hides one critical weakness: an NVR at the edge whose failure takes the entire system offline. In this deep dive we walk through the failure modes, what they cost, and how hybrid cloud recording removes them.

Updated July 2026  ·  6 min read Read article
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Security

Securing Your Camera Fleet from the Internet

Exposed RTSP ports and default credentials are still the leading cause of CCTV breaches. A hardening checklist for edge devices.

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Buying Guide

NVR, DVR, or Cloud: Which Recorder Fits Your Site?

A practical comparison of recording architectures and the questions to ask, from a single store to a multi-site estate.

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Operations

How Much Video Storage Do You Actually Need?

Resolution, frame rate, retention and codec: a straightforward way to estimate storage and budget.

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