28 August 2024 - Security Buyer Magazine

FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation strengthens Axis cybersecurity

Axis Communications announced its first network security device with an embedded discrete secure element validated to the state-of-the-art FIPS 140-3 Standard Level 3. With the introduction of AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera last month, Axis is delivering on its promise to provide FIPS 140-3 Level 3-compliant products under the Federal Information Processing Standards. Axis customers in government and critical infrastructure can now be assured that their devices live up to the security levels defined by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies security requirements for cryptographic modules that process and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data. Even organisations that are not required to comply with the high FIPS standards will benefit as they can also be confident that their systems are interoperable and will meet long-term security requirements. “Customers need to be confident that Axis devices ensure long-term cybersecurity and meet the latest requirements such as FIPS 140-compliance,” said Johan Paulsson, Chief Technology Officer, Axis Communications. “Axis approach to cybersecurity is to provide device protection throughout the device lifecycle, from start to beyond the point of purchase. Through AXIS OS software updates, customers can benefit from newly introduced features and improved protection throughout the device’s lifetime.” FIPS Government security accreditation The FIPS certification demonstrates that devices have passed stringent and rigorous testing procedures, meeting the highest standard set for encryption algorithms and data protection. The FIPS cryptography standard program is a benchmark in US government data security and is globally recognised. Organisations use the FIPS 140-3 standard to ensure that the hardware they select meets specific security thresholds. FIPS 140-3 certification assesses four levels of security. At Level 3, the certification adds requirements for physical tamper-resistance and identity-based authentication. The embedded discrete secure element, EdgeLock® SE052F, is from NXP® Semiconductors, a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications and known for its trusted security solutions, including securing today’s smartphones, bank cards and passports. The future: More Axis devices protected from the inside out Going forward, Axis will continue to expand its range of FIPS 140-3 certified devices by embedding the new secure element in all its upcoming network products. FIPS 140-3-compliance will be available for use cases ranging from surveillance to business optimisation (through analytics), to access control, and audio. Ongoing investment in a portfolio equipped with industry-standard cryptographic computing modules is part of a multi-layer Axis strategy. Secure storage and computing of cryptographic keys is just one component of the hardware-based cybersecurity platform Axis Edge Vault. Axis Edge Vault also includes features like secure boot, and the IEEE 802.1AR-compliant Axis device ID that verifies the identity and authenticity of Axis devices. Read more in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

360 Vision Technology ‘Hybrid’ cameras

UK News Desk / Rebecca Morpeth-Spayne

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth City Council. “To explain, at the time, we were operating a completely analogue network and needed to replace some of our cameras that were beginning to fail. However, we didn’t want to just replace them with the same style of analogue technology, because we had a long-term vision to upgrade to completely IP transmission, once funding and the right technology became available. “Additionally, and ideally, we wanted a solution we could apply piecemeal, one area at a time, in our vast system. Not only would budgets not allow us to replace the entire camera network in one hit, but we could not afford the system downtime that switching all the network to IP transmission in one go would require. “So, to bridge the gap and having consulted with camera manufacturers at the time, we found 360 Vision Technology offered the only system that would fit the bill for us, and therefore deployed the innovative 360 Vision Invictus camera, with its high-performance Hybrid technology. This enabled us to procure replacement analogue cameras with all the modern functionality and quality we required, but with the built-in capability to turn them into IP transmission devices, literally, at the flick of a switch once our network had become IP ready. “Additionally, as well as transmission, we were also looking to update our control room VMS to IP technology, so the ability to ‘switch’ our new cameras’ transmission when we did this was critical to the project. “The Invictus Hybrid camera technology has proved to be a great solution for us, that really has bridged the gap between the analogue and IP transmission worlds and importantly, meant that we didn’t waste investment on new analogue only cameras that would eventually be replaced long before the end of their service life. “To date in this rolling project, we have installed 70 Invictus Hybrid cameras across the network, updating an area at a time as and when necessary and our budgets allowed. This meant that we had several small projects of camera replacement, instead of one big one.” “Each time a camera was replaced, we instantly saw a vast improvement in image quality, with more detail and ease of control for operators. An IP network brings recording and playback benefits too. With an IP network with digital recording, we can send images to other agencies such as Police and departments instantly, dramatically improving our response to incidents and continually improving our service.” Jason Wyatt, National Account Manager at 360 Vision Technology says: “Using the Invictus Ruggedised Hybrid PTZ camera in its true dual Hybrid mode (video and control), has allowed Plymouth City Council to add new, cutting-edge camera surveillance to their existing analogue system over the years, without the requirement for an immediate infrastructure upgrade. As their existing infrastructure changes to IP, the council can benefit from stunning HD imaging and IP control at the flick of a switch, with no other camera hardware changes involved.” Read more in our latest issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Security Buyer @SecurityBuyer @Secbuyer Media Contact Rebecca Morpeth Spayne, Editor, Security Portfolio Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922 Email: editor@securitybuyer.com

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