Security Beyond PCI

We talk a lot about PCI and security measures as it relates to credit card fraud - but what about the theft that occurs in our stores? NRF’s fifth annual Organized Retail Crime Survey, was recently released and the news is not good.

According to the survey, nine out of ten retailers (92%) report that their companies were victims of organized retail crime during the past year, up eight percent from 2008. Nearly three-fourths (73%) of retailers also reported the level of organized retail crime activity has increased over the past 12 months, an increase of 11 percent from 2008. To download the report, click here.

So with crime on the rise, it’s important for retailers to make sure their systems are updated to provide the best surveillance possible. This might mean upgrading your system from analog to IP surveillance.

IP Surveillance brings all the advantages of network cameras and IP networking to video surveillance. Its digital cameras give you sharper color video, greater coverage and better zooming capabilities. In addition it can actually watch for certain kinds of behavior, events and action. There is a great white paper from Axis Communication that explains all the benefits of IP technology – check it out here.

Since we are relatively new to this space we would love to hear from you on what technology you are using in your stores. And if you have already upgraded to IP, what advantages have you seen.