DVR Specifications
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Server Security
The DVR offers an integrated approach to securing your data. The combination of installed anti-virus monitoring software, limited-exposure installations, and dedicated server processing ensures that Westec DVRs are secure.
Software Configuration
The DVR server is delivered with an anti-spyware software solution, which allows for automated anti-virus and anti-spyware client enforcement.
Additionally, locally-installed DVR web server software is disabled by default, which eliminates the use of Port 80. Data traffic flow to and from each DVR server is only allowed through specific ports, as determined by the DVR server’s installation. For this reason, DVR servers are not configured to operate behind a local firewall.
Installation
Typically, Westec DVRs are installed and accessed in one of two ways, both of which provide inherent security. Either installation method requires cooperation with client personnel, as described below:
- Existing Client Network—When a DVR is installed on a client’s existing network, firewall allocations should be made for each server’s required ports by the client’s network personnel.
- Private DSL Connection—When a DVR is installed on a private DSL line, there is typically a router in place (supplied by the client’s ISP). This router obtains a private IP address from the ISP and then routes traffic to and from the DVR using a specific address. This requires that client personnel set up port forwarding, which allows the required traffic to reach the DVR. As a result, the DVR is essentially firewalled by the router.
In addition to the security offered through a DVR’s connection method, it is possible to physically secure the server on-site. This can be accomplished by placing the server inside a locked, well-ventilated location, such as a closet or a cabinet.
Processing Dedication
DVRs are intended to provide dedicated processing for remote video and administrative resources, including sensors (cameras, contacts, and relays) and audio input/output signals. Servers are not intended to provide support for electronic mail processing or to provide browser access to the Internet. Since the majority of malicious intrusion attempts are made using one of these access points, limited exposure alone greatly reduces the risk potential for each DVR.
