A virtual guard, sometimes called a remote guard, is a highly trained surveillance expert who uses technology to protect your property or properties. Rather than being physically present on a site, the virtual guard will monitor the feeds for multiple cameras. This allows the guard to observe most of a property – if not the entire property – at once. 

Virtual guards can also dispatch police and even confront trespassers thanks to speakers and microphones. By using advanced surveillance tools like thermal or low-light cameras, a virtual guard can be far more effective than an on-site security guard – often at a fraction of the price.