An Often Underestimated Problem
As security consultants with years of experience, we repeatedly encounter the same challenge—especially after the time change: Older video surveillance, access control, and check-in systems do not automatically adjust their time settings. What may seem like a minor issue can have serious consequences, particularly in security-critical situations.
Incorrect Timestamps: The Risks
When security systems display different times, inconsistencies arise that can become problematic in legal disputes, investigations, or crisis situations. Accurate timestamps are essential. Discrepancies between systems make it easy to challenge the validity of recordings. However, seamless traceability is crucial to ensuring the integrity of evidence.
Our Recommendation: Prevention Through Regular Checks
Even though the recent time change is behind us, we strongly recommend regularly verifying time synchronization across all security-critical systems and planning updates in advance. Manually adjusting systems after the time change is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. That’s why we advocate for automated solutions that minimize risks and save valuable time.
