hikvision NVR securiity

[dryfly]

"This exact possibility is one of the reasons that a truly security-conscious person doesn't let their NVR or cameras have internet access in the first place"

I saw this statement in a cyber security thread. If one is accessing their system through an OpenVPN connection you have to have an internet connection. Right???

I blocked internet access to the Hikvision NVR in my Asus router and then counld not remotely acces the system using the IVMS 4500 app.

 

[wittaj]

That is correct. VPN can be hacked as well, but it is way more difficult than simply relying on the security of an NVR that is rarely updated.

 

[mat200]

"This exact possibility is one of the reasons that a truly security-conscious person doesn't let their NVR or cameras have internet access in the first place"

I saw this statement in a cyber security thread. If one is accessing their system through an OpenVPN connection you have to have an internet connection. Right???

I blocked internet access to the Hikvision NVR in my Asus router and then counld not remotely acces the system using the IVMS 4500 app.

Hi @dryfly

basically: I like to air gap when I can, and if I must have remote access then go the VPN route ..