IP or Internet Protocol technology is probably the hot issue in the security industry today. By using the power of the Internet and Intranet, IP-based cameras can take video surveillance to a new level.

But like any new opportunity, IP technology had previously suffered from slow implementation. That has clearly changed as the technology matures.

Whether you are a homeowner or someone who owns or runs a business, you know how important security is. Crime is constantly on the rise, and even petty theft can break your business. A full-scale robbery can cause you to lose everything.

Let's be honest, everyone enjoys the occasional chain email, but we each know someone who insists on forwarding every hoax or iPhone giveaway they receive. Compounding the problem, phishing scams can be very sophisticated and hard to recognize.