CCTV or Closed Circuit Television refers to a visible or covert video system intended for only a limited number of viewers. In CCTV, the picture is viewed or recorded, but not broadcast. It was initially developed as a means of security for banks and casinos; however, today it has been developed to the point where it is simple and inexpensive enough to be used with Home or Office Security Systems, and for everyday surveillance. CCTV is a monitoring system that allows a business to record footage based on the system’s programming. CCTV Systems are often implemented because they:
- Deter theft,
 - Reduce vandalism,
 - Monitor high risk or secure areas,
 - Ensure quality control,
 - Decrease liabilities (ex. fraudulent injury claims),
 - Increase safety for staff in facilities and parking areas,
 - Provide evidence by recording from the earliest stages of break-in attempts,
 - Confirm remote processes are running properly.