Security Glossary
Helping you get a better understanding of our industry.
Glossary Of Terms
In our industry, there is often lots of technical jargon, systems as well as services and it can often by quite overwhelming if you're unsure on what you're looking for. Our Oxford and Swindon team have put together this handy glossary to help you get a better understanding of the industry.
A
Alarm Systems
An alarm system is a security system that is designed to detect and deter...
Access Control
An access control system allows you to be in complete control of the access across...
Analogue Fire Alarm
An analogue fire system works by receiving a signal transmitted via a cable running...
Addressable Fire Alarm
This type of fire alarm allows you to accurately identify where a fire has...
B
Bullet CCTV
A bullet CCTV is a specific type of CCTV camera that you will typically find in places such as...
C
Conventional Fire Alarm
You would typically find a conventional fire alarm is smaller properties...
Covert CCTV System
A covert CCTV camera is a small and discreet CCTV system that...
D
Door Entry Systems
A door entry system is what allows you to manage access across...
Detectors
A detector is often found within either an intruder alarm system or fire alarm...
Day & Night Cameras
This type of CCTV system allows for adjustment in daylight and low light conditions...
E
Electronic Locks
An electronic lock is a way of replacing traditional keys and locks to gain entry...
Electronic Gate
This type of gate is a type of gate that opens and closes with a click of a button or sensor...
Emergency Lighting
This type of lighting kicks in when the power is cut during an emergency...
F
Flood Detector Sensor
This type of sensor gives an early warning of accidental flooding in your property...
Fire Suppression
System that when a fire is detected, help extinguish a fire without the need for human interaction...
Fire Safety Training
This is a training course given to employees to understand the importance of fire safety...
G
Guarding
Security guards monitoring a site or home...
H
Home Automation
Control all of your home security systems from one central and easy to manage...
Hybrid Fire System
This type of fire alarm uses both wireless and wired components because...
I
IP CCTV
This type of CCTV camera receives and sends data via...
Intercom
See or speak to whoever might be trying to gain entry...
M
Mobile Access Control
A type of access control systems that allows users to use their smartphone as their credentials..
Monitoring
Security monitoring involves trained professionals watching over your security systems...
O
Optical Beam Detector
A sensor that detects smoke by projecting a light beam...
P
PTZ CCTV
Often known as a pan tilt zoom camera, this type of CCTV...
T
Takeovers
This process involves us taking over all of your security measures...
U
Upgrades
Replacing out-of-date technology with more reliable solutions...
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