Security cameras, also referred to as CCTV cameras, relay signals from where the camera is set up to a monitoring system. Surveillance cameras operate on IP networks, linking the camera from the remote monitoring area to the location. Security cameras can be installed anywhere near a power source. They can either be mounted or hidden to monitor activities around a home or business. Surveillance cameras have longer recording time capabilities, which make them ideal in public areas like crosswalks and parking areas. These cameras are difficult to install and are mostly used by government agencies, whereas security cameras are commonly used for home monitoring and in commercial video surveillance system setups.