Posted on Monday, December 27th, 2021 | 34,032 views
There are several tamper-proof features on a typical alarm system. Your control panel is tamper-proof, the connection lines are, and the data storage devices are tamper proof too.
What Does Tamper Mean in a Security System?
In whichever way it’s utilized within a home security framework, a tamper is meant to impede would-be criminals from physically or digitally penetrating your system and gaining access to your property and data.
Your security control box
The box that controls your security system comes with tamper proof protection. If someone other than the owner tries to open and gain access to it, the owner is instantly notified. This tamper is meant to deter unauthorized access to the system and hinder someone from tampering with wires, controls and system settings.
Currently virtually every home alarm system is installed with a tamper-proof control unit. When you speak to the home security company you’re researching, make sure their system has tamper-proof features. If it doesn’t, continue your search for one that does.
In most cases or certain configurations if a person tries to gain unauthorized access to your security control unit, the alarm will sound and the owner will be notified immediately.
The lines of communication
Your wireless communications including video, email, texts and other notifications are all house within a tamper-proof connection. For instance Alarm.com boasts using a “tamper-resistant cellular connection”.
This means the system will still work even if the phone or cable lines are cut, the power goes out or if the Internet is down. (reader note: we are an Alarm.com security partner).
Data storage devices and storage centres
When it comes to home security, you’ve probably heard of safe storage. Safe storage generally means that your data, settings and communications are safely stored off site. Off-site storage comes with a very low risk of being breached or tampered with.
99% of off-site data storage facilities are equipped with top-notch security features that make it extremely difficult for hackers and thieves to breach.
There are cases where hackers and the like succeed at breaching a system and obtaining access to a person’s security data. This is usually the result of a home owner not being careful with their passwords and/or giving out their codes to people that cannot be trusted.
Tamper Errors
If your system is giving you a tamper error under normal conditions you may have improperly covered sensors. You also may not have properly closed your security box. There may be loose or damaged detector casings, a dying battery, or a case of severe weather has tripped the alarm.
The steps to clearing a tamper error within your system will depend on the system you’re using. To find out how to reset a tamper error on your particular system, call your security company for help, consult with your instruction manual or use a search engine to find the answer.