Why is CCTV IT's blind spot?

CCTV is no longer an isolated and passive component

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Why is CCTV IT's blind spot?

Video surveillance cameras, also known as CCTV (closed-circuit television), are no longer merely passive viewers in today's digital world.

Cameras have evolved into powerful computers that are linked to core networks and the internet. Often, these devices have privileged access and are configured to transfer massive amounts of data to...

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