An outdoor security camera is exposed to a lot harsher conditions than a regular device would if it were installed in a more controlled environment. To ensure that everything works seamlessly and is able to withstand the most malicious vandals it is important to protect every aspect of your outdoor security camera system. This means using a housing enclosure to protect the cameras, carefully considering the environment when installing the cameras and properly developing your cable management strategy.
Camera housing units are going to be just as valuable to an outdoor security camera system as the cameras themselves. That is because without the housing, most cameras do not have strong enough casings to protect themselves against the myriad of threats that it will face especially at night when the lights are low and the bad guys are lurking.
How the camera is setup makes a big impact as well. The viewing angle that best captures surveillance of the area is not the only consideration to keep in mind. Sometimes that has to be compromised if it puts the camera within reach of vandals. It is usually a good idea to put the camera high or hidden so most people would not know that they are being watched. Installing a camera inside a wall so that only the viewing window is exposed is also a good idea whenever possible.
This leads us to cable management. Ideally the cameras are installed inside the wall or at least flush against a wall so the cables are already protected within the wall. Exposed cables pose a very critical weakness and make your entire security camera system vulnerable to being disabled or data tapped. When it is not possible to hide the cables within walls, there are cable conduits that should be used. These products allow the cables to run through while the casing protects them from tampering. It also offers a way to keep everything nice and tidy.