Fiber optic cables are the optimal choice for security systems due to their high-speed data transmission, immunity to interference 1, and resistance to cyber threats. There are three ways to cable IP surveillance cameras those being UTP (unshielded twisted pair) premises cabling (Cat5e/6), fiber optics, and existing (or new) coax cables. Each type of cabling has its positives and potential limitations. Most installers are familiar with and are using Cat5E/6. Networking, digital and Internet Protocol (IP) have ushered in unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable and high-speed Ethernet, employing IP to carry the digitized video images. Most enterprise. The most common options are Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber optic cables. This blog post compares these cabling options to help you decide which is best for your security camera system. While that is adequate for installations for a home or small business, large scale. Fiber optic infrastructure for video surveillance systems gives enterprise facilities the backbone needed to connect cameras across parking lots, gates, warehouses, campuses, remote buildings, and other areas where standard copper cabling may not be practical.