Recording Files Encryption

Add the encryption to the recordings so the files cannot be tampered or copied for the illegal viewing purposes.
Recording Files Encryption

Resumen

Definition and Purpose

In the context of a surveillance solution, Recording Files Encryption is a vital cybersecurity measure where video data streamed from cameras is cryptographically scrambled before being saved to storage. The primary purpose of this process is to ensure data confidentiality and integrity. By converting playable video into an unreadable format, encryption guarantees that even if the physical storage drives are stolen or the network is breached, the recorded footage remains inaccessible for illegal viewing. Furthermore, it acts as a tamper-evident seal; any unauthorized attempt to modify the encrypted file will corrupt the data, making it unplayable and alerting administrators to a security incident.

The Encryption Process

The workflow begins as raw video streams move from the IP cameras to the central Video Management System (VMS) server. Before the VMS writes this data to the hard drives (such as an NVR or server disk), it passes the stream through an encryption engine. Using strong cryptographic standards, such as AES-256, and a securely managed "encryption key," the engine transforms the orderly video frames into chaotic, indecipherable ciphertext. This scrambled data is exactly what is stored on the disk, meaning the files sitting on the hard drive are inherently secure at rest.

Decryption and Access

The security of the entire system hinges on the management of the decryption keys. When an authorized operator logs into the VMS client via a secure authentication process, the system grants temporary access to the necessary decryption key. This allows the VMS client to unlock the scrambled data on the fly and present clear, viewable video to the user. Conversely, if an unauthorized entity—such as a hacker or a thief who has physically stolen a drive—attempts to play the files without the specific VMS credentials and associated key, the video remains a garbled, unreadable mess, completely protecting the privacy of the recorded subjects.

Soluciones

The Recording Files Encryption can be ensured using ACTi's own cameras and VMS products, such as NVR 3 Corporate.

NVR

Vista de matriz

Número máximo de canales para grabación
Bundled Licenses
Conectores PoE incluidos
Torre de NVR Standalone

IP Devices
Analog Devices
4 bahias 6 bahias
100 32 0 0
BNR-300
GNR-350
Número máximo de canales para grabación
Bundled Licenses
Conectores PoE incluidos
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack

IP Devices
Analog Devices
8 bahias (RAID) 12 bahias (RAID) 16 bahias (RAID)
144 64 0 0
INR-406
INR-416
256 64 0 0
INR-407
INR-960
INR-401
INR-417
INR-490
INR-413
INR-418
INR-930

Comparison

Modelo
BNR-300
GNR-350
INR-401
INR-406
INR-407
Imagen del producto
Tipo de Producto
Torre de NVR Standalone
Torre de NVR Standalone
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
Max. Channels
100
100
256
144
256
Licencias Gratuitas
32 (32 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
32 (32 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
Espacio del rack
-
-
2U
2U
2U
Storage Bay(s)
4 Storage Bay(s)
6 Storage Bay(s)
12 Storage Bay(s)
8 Storage Bay(s)
8 Storage Bay(s)
Hot Swappable Drive
-
-
-
RAID
Software RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Software RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Fuente de energía remoto
-
-
Sí, 550W x 2
-
-
Procesador
Intel Pentium Gold G7400
Intel Core i3-14100
Intel Core i7-6700
Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i7-8700
RAM
16GB, DDR4, 3200MT/s
16GB, DDR5, 4800MT/s
-
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
Sistema operativo del servidor
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Value
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise Value
Windows 10 IoT
Windows 10 IoT
Windows 11 IOT Enterprise LTSC
Búsqueda Inteligente
Metadata Search
Object Visual Tracking
Cyber Security
-
-
-
-
TAICS, CNS-16120
Cumple con la NDAA
Modelo
INR-413
INR-416
INR-417
INR-418
INR-490
Imagen del producto
Tipo de Producto
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
Max. Channels
256
144
256
256
256
Licencias Gratuitas
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
Espacio del rack
3U
2U
2U
3U
2U
Storage Bay(s)
16 Storage Bay(s)
8 Storage Bay(s)
12 Storage Bay(s)
16 Storage Bay(s)
12 Storage Bay(s)
Hot Swappable Drive
RAID
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Fuente de energía remoto
-
-
Procesador
Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Core i7-8700
Intel Xeon Silver 4309Y
RAM
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4, 3200MT/s
Sistema operativo del servidor
Windows 10 IoT
Windows 11
Windows 11 IOT Enterprise LTSC
Windows 11
Windows Server 2022
Búsqueda Inteligente
Metadata Search
Object Visual Tracking
Cyber Security
-
CNS-16120
CNS-16120
CNS-16120
-
Cumple con la NDAA
Modelo
INR-930
INR-960
NVR 3 Business
NVR 3 Corporate
Imagen del producto
Tipo de Producto
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
NVR Standalone con Montaje en Rack
-
-
Max. Channels
256
256
100
200
Licencias Gratuitas
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
64 (64 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
32 (32 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
1 (1 canales for ACTiy 1 canal para cámaras de terceros)
Espacio del rack
2U
2U
-
-
Storage Bay(s)
16 Storage Bay(s)
8 Storage Bay(s)
-
-
Hot Swappable Drive
-
-
RAID
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Hardware RAID (Add-on Card) 0, 1, 5, 10, 50
-
-
Fuente de energía remoto
-
Sí, 550W x 2
-
-
Procesador
Intel Core i7-7700
Intel Xeon E-2324G
-
-
RAM
16GB, DDR4, 2400MT/s
16GB, DDR4
-
-
Sistema operativo del servidor
Windows 11
Windows 11 loT Ent MultiLang ESD OLC High End
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Servidor 2008, Windows Servidor 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Servidor 2008, Windows Servidor 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Búsqueda Inteligente
Metadata Search
Object Visual Tracking
Cumple con la NDAA
-
-

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