Security System Audits & Health Checks
Is Your Security System Actually Secure?
Don't wait for a break-in or a data breach to find out your cameras aren't recording. We provide comprehensive Technical Audits and GDPR Health Checks for CCTV, Access Control, and Intruder systems across Ireland.
Why Audit Electronic Systems?
"Set and Forget" is a Security Risk. Electronic security degrades over time. Without regular auditing, you are exposed to:
GDPR Liability: Are your CCTV cameras recording public footpaths? Is your retention period longer than 30 days without justification? You could be fined by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Cyber Vulnerabilities: Outdated firmware on IP Cameras and NVRs creates a backdoor for hackers to enter your corporate network.
Ghost Users: Your Access Control database is likely full of ex-employees who still have active fobs.
Evidence Failure: The worst time to realize your camera hard drive failed is after an incident occurs.
CCTV & GDPR Audit - Image & Data Integrity.
Physical Operation: Checking each camera is working to specification.
Retention Check: Verifying you are not holding footage longer than necessary (GDPR principle).
Blind Spot Analysis: Ensuring foliage or new partitioning hasn't blocked critical views.
Time Sync: Critical for Garda evidence—ensuring the timestamp on your NVR matches reality.
Privacy Masking: Digitally blocking out private windows or neighbor's property.
Access Control Database Cleanse - Who Has the Keys?
Physical Operation: All devices operating without fault.
User Database Audit: Cross-referencing your security database with HR records to delete "Ghost Users."
Permissions Review: Ensuring junior staff don't have 24/7 access to server rooms.
Battery Backup Tests: Testing mag-locks and controllers to ensure they fail-safe (or fail-secure) correctly during a power cut.
Intruder System Verification - EN 50131 Compliance.
Walk Testing: Physically triggering every sensor to ensure it signals the panel.
Signalling Path Test: Verifying that your DualCom/IP communicator is actually speaking to the Monitoring Station.
Battery Load Test: Ensuring the system stays live during a power outage.
..and more
Clear, Actionable Intelligence. You don't just get an invoice; you get a RAG Rated Report (Red/Amber/Green).
🔴 Critical Failures: (e.g., Hard drive failed, External door magnet broken). Immediate fix required.
🟠 Recommendations: (e.g., Firmware out of date, Dirty camera lenses). Planned maintenance advised.
🟢 Compliant: System is functioning within design parameters.
"We engaged GME to audit our Access Control system after a GDPR audit. They found 40 active fobs belonging to staff who had left the company over 2 years ago. Their database cleanse service was invaluable."
- HR Director, Financial Services, IFSC
Is Your CCTV Legal?
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) requires a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for high-risk surveillance.
Free Preliminary Audit / Review
Request a preliminary visit to your premises to acess likely issues and scopt of audit necessary to undertake to ensure GDPR, Insurance and legal compliance.