Types of Security Monitoring Services
Security monitoring services can be broadly categorized into two main types:
Cybersecurity Monitoring
- Network Security Monitoring: Detects and responds to unauthorized network activity, malware, and cyberattacks.
- Endpoint Security Monitoring: Protects individual devices, such as computers and mobile phones, from security breaches.
- Cloud Security Monitoring: Ensures data integrity and compliance in cloud-based environments.
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Analyzes security alerts in real-time to identify potential threats.
Physical Security Monitoring
- Surveillance Systems: Includes CCTV cameras and remote monitoring for premises security.
- Access Control Monitoring: Manages entry points using biometric scanners, keycards, or other access control systems.
- Alarm Monitoring: Connects intrusion detection alarms to monitoring centers for rapid response.
- Security Personnel Monitoring: Ensures security guards are actively patrolling and responding to incidents.