Security Breaches and Cyber Attacks

Maor Tadela, GRC & Cyber Security Consultant

Network-connected security cameras can become prime targets for cyberattacks. Security vulnerabilities in the cameras or network infrastructure may allow unauthorized access, hijacking of recording systems, leakage of sensitive data, and even malicious use of recordings.

Privacy Risks for Employees and Customers

Security cameras continuously collect visual data. Without proper privacy controls, personal information of employees, visitors, and customers may be recorded without their knowledge or exposed to unauthorized parties, potentially leading to legal action for violating privacy protection laws.

Access Management and Infrastructure Weaknesses

In many cases, organizations fail to implement strict controls for managing access to cameras and recording storage. Unregulated access, unsecured storage, and lack of regular updates expose the system to misuse and data leaks.

How Can Cyber Risks Be Mitigated?

To protect the organization from cyberattacks via security cameras, the following best practices should be implemented:

• Strengthening Camera and System Security – Use strong passwords, implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), and restrict access to cameras based on the Least Privilege policy.
• Network Segmentation – It is recommended to configure cameras on a dedicated and separate network from the main organizational network, preventing direct access to critical systems.
• Data and Transmission Encryption – Ensure that all data traffic between cameras and organizational servers is encrypted, both in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256).
• Strict Access Control – Define strict access controls and ensure that only authorized personnel can view recordings and manage cameras while maintaining logs of critical actions.
• Regular Security Updates – Apply real-time updates and firmware patches for all cameras and associated equipment to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
• Restricting Remote Access – Allow remote access only to approved personnel using designated IP addresses, secure VPN connections, and firewall (FW) controls.

Security cameras play a crucial role in maintaining organizational security, but without proper cybersecurity measures, they can become weak points, opening the door to cyberattacks and privacy breaches. To ensure secure usage, organizations must implement a strict cybersecurity policy, conduct periodic audits, and comply with regulatory requirements.

In cybersecurity, as always, it’s better to stay one step ahead of attackers.

For more details on protecting your organization, feel free to reach out to me or one of our expert team members.