VSaaS stands for Video Surveillance as a Service. A VSaaS solution allows users to remotely manage, record, play, and monitor CCTV footage. As a result, CCTV footage is not saved onsite, nor do users need to save files to their computers' hard drives. All CCTV footage is stored and managed in the cloud. 

No! Because cloud security systems manage video and surveillance from the cloud, you won’t need to employ a tech-savvy staff member to learn the ins and outs of a complicated system.

Plus, cloud security systems automatically update to solve basic security issues that the average Joe might not be equipped to handle.

It’s a hands-off security solution that can be managed by any team member or outsourced to our team of experts at Continental Computers.

Cloud security systems protect your video behind layers of authentications, encryptions, and a remote server. Though there’s still a concern in the industry about moving video security to the cloud, when used properly, the cloud can actually be safer for your video than local storage.

Cloud security operates on a “shared responsibility model,” where the responsibility for protecting your system falls on multiple levels. First, the cloud service provider (think Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services), then the cloud-based application (like Arcules), and finally, you, the end-user.

Cloud providers hold the responsibility of the cloud, whereas the application you use and your own security measures (strong passwords) hold the responsibility for your data security within the cloud.

Cloud storage protects video data from the basic risks of physical storage, such as damage caused by a fire or break-in to your business.

In short, yes. The cloud is more than secure enough for video security. That’s part of the reason why more and more businesses are moving their video surveillance to the cloud.

A public cloud service is a service (such as video security) that’s offered by means of the public cloud.

Public clouds are shared cloud computing platforms, which host scalable, on-demand IT resources and deliver them to users via a network connection, either over the internet or a dedicated network. It’s an alternative approach to the traditional on-premise IT infrastructure.

Public cloud services reduce the need to invest in and maintain on-premises IT resources, enable scalability to meet workload and user demands, and limit resource waste since customers only pay for what they use.

Though any business can benefit from cloud security, we find that small to medium-sized businesses find the most value in making the switch.

Cloud security offers a scalable solution for growing companies that don’t necessarily want to employ an entire IT team to manage their video surveillance.