Dahua slow releases of firmware?

[ProsjektX]

Considering to buy a NVR4208-8P-4KS2, but at least from the Dahua site it seems all NVR firmware, for different models, are in the range of 1 to 2 years old. I'm a bit concerned about what seems to be a very slow release cycle, so probably they will have lots of security issues in different components.

What are peoples thoughts around this? Also, which Linux kernel are they running currently?

 

[SouthernYankee]

Rule one on cameras and NVRs . Do not upgrade unless it is fixes a known problem you are having.

If you upgrade just because.... it will turn into a brick... search the forum and look at all the problems people are having after upgrading. The NVR is an appliance... do you upgrade your television ? do you upgrade your car ? do you upgrade your refrigerator ?

Most of the Chinese camera companies have no use in providing support to end users. You MUST purchase from a quality supplier. That supplier should provide support.

Security is not not the responsibility of the NVR or cameras. It is the responsibility of the network management and its configuration.