Cat6 vs Cat6A: Which Network Cabling Does Your Business Need?
For most standard business networks, Cat6 is still a sensible choice. It supports everyday office connectivity, desk points, phones, printers and many general network devices. Cat6A is the better option when you want more
How To Secure Staff Entrances, Stockrooms And Restricted Areas
To secure staff entrances, stockrooms and restricted areas, use a layered approach: review the site layout, strengthen vulnerable doors, control who can enter each area, add CCTV where visibility is needed, keep access permissions
What Is A Comms Cabinet — And Why does Your Business Need One?
A comms cabinet is a secure cabinet or rack used to house network equipment, patch panels, switches, routers, cabling and other connected devices in one organised place. Your business may need one if your network
What Should Be Included In A Commercial Security System?
A commercial security system should include the right mix of risk assessment, CCTV, access control, intruder detection, secure doors, perimeter protection, lighting, data cabling, network equipment, monitoring, maintenance and clear staff procedures. The exact setup
How Can I Improve business CCTV Coverage Without Replacing My Whole System?
You can often improve CCTV coverage without replacing the whole system by reviewing camera positions, checking image quality, testing the recorder, improving lighting, reusing suitable cabling and adding targeted cameras only where clear gaps remain.
Why Businesses Should Plan CCTV And Access Control Together
Businesses should plan CCTV and access control together because the two systems protect different parts of the same security problem. Access control manages who can enter a building, door or restricted area. CCTV helps show
When Does a Business Need a Point-To-Point Wireless Link?
A business needs a point-to-point wireless link when it must connect two buildings, units, yards or nearby sites and running a physical cable is impractical, disruptive or too expensive. It can be a practical option
What Network Infrastructure Does A Growing Business Need?
For a growing business, the most important network infrastructure is the foundation that keeps people, systems and sites connected: structured data cabling, reliable switches and routers, secure firewalls, business Wi-Fi, cloud services, backups, monitoring, CCTV,
How should I Plan Data Cabling For A New Office Fit-Out?
You need to start planning data cabling for a new office fit-out before ceilings, walls and floors are closed. Start with the floor plan, count the people and devices that need network access, allow for
Why a Comms Room Refresh Is a Smart Investment for Multi-Site Organisations
Why a Comms Room Refresh Is One of the Best Investments a Multi-Site Organisation Can Make - Completed July 2026 For organisations operating across multiple locations, the communications room is often the unseen backbone of the business. When everything is
What are Electronic Security Protection’s Christmas 2025 Opening Hours?
What are ELECTRONIC SECURITY PROTECTION'S Christmas 2025 Opening Hours? The festive season is a time for joy, family, and—let’s be honest—a little chaos for businesses. With Christmas comes changes in opening hours, staff working remotely,
What are the Benefits of CCTV and Access Control Integration?
Over the last few months Electronic Security Protection have been looking at different topics to help you secure your Business Premises. Today we will be looking at the benefits of Integrating CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) and
