In the Petroleum industry the threat of fuel theft, retail theft, and robbery are a constantly rising. Furthermore to security petroleum companies must also prepare to deal with the strict safety guidelines put in place by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). In the past a simple video surveillance system was enough to meet TSSA regulation, but in recent years the regulations have become tighter and the standard for video surveillance has increased. Investing in the wrong system will result in costly fines and costly upgrades.