surveillance systems
Security camera networks
Surveillance systems are networks of cameras, sensors, and recording equipment used to monitor spaces, activities, or people.
The term covers everything from home security cameras to citywide CCTV networks to workplace monitoring software.
The building's surveillance system captured the break-in on video.
Surveillance systems raise persistent debates about the balance between security and privacy.
- motion detectorsDevices sensing physical activity
- dronesUnmanned aerial vehicles
- camerasVisual recording devices
- body camsWearable police recording devices
- red light camerasDevices photographing intersection violations
license plate readers · sensors · tracking devices · facial recognition · biometrics · Big Brother · CCTV · closed circuit · panopticon · watchful eye · human rights advocacy · microphones · wiretapping · monitoring · access control · border control · contact tracing · under the radar
- military equipmenttanks, assault rifle, missiles, grenade, submarines
- securitysecurity guard, security cameras, lock, safe, alarm
- defense techcombat drones, drone swarms, military AI, weapons systems, AI warfare
- remote technologyremote access, remote control, remote desktop, remote monitoring, remote support
- surveillanceCCTV, security camera, spy, spying, spy cam
- Biodefenseanthrax, anthrax vaccine, biodefense, smallpox vaccine, biohazard
surveillance systemsprivacy tools
Programs shielding personal information
privacy · encryption · end-to-end encryption · anonymity · counter-surveillance
surveillance systemscamouflage
Concealment through visual blending
stealth technology · counter-surveillance · decoys · scramblers · cloaking devices
surveillance systemscivil liberties
Rights limiting government power
right to privacy · personal autonomy · self-determination · anonymity · sanctuary