▷ Is the IP camera secure?

You want to install a video surveillance system to secure your home. However, you have hesitations, because like everyone else, you have heard of the risk of hacking. Note that you can protect your IP camera very well against hackers if you configure it correctly. Here are our tips for properly configuring your device and avoiding any risk of hacking.

How does the IP camera work?

The IP digital camera is a connected remote monitoring device. Offering high definition image quality, the IP camera makes it possible to view your video data and monitor your home and its occupants in real time, wherever you are. The device uses the IP address of the connected device to transmit the images that you can consult through your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Some IP camera models are equipped with an ultra-sensitive microphone. You can listen to conversations or noises. Of course, the videos can be saved in an SD card for you to view them later.

Protect your IP camera against hacking

Like any connected device, the IP camera can be subject to hacking. Hackers will access your data by exploiting the security hole in the code, gain access to the network and retrieve login credentials. With the credentials, they can connect from where they are, inject commands to the device, extract data...

Fortunately, this is not an unavoidable risk. Here's what to do to protect your IP camera.

Securing access to your network

Above all, you must protect access to your Internet network. To do this, you will need a strong password. If you discover that someone else is using your connection, change the password immediately. It is also more secure to have a dedicated network and not public wifi. Indeed, an open network is synonymous with the absence of protection.

Set default options

When purchasing your IP camera, most options are set by default. As the device works well as soon as it is plugged in, many owners do not want to make any more modifications. However, the configuration is important, especially at the identifier level.

You need to modify the username and change the very basic default password (login: admin, password: 12345, for example), to a strong password. The goal is to have an identifier that hackers cannot easily guess. You can also strengthen the security settings of your IP camera, in particular by encrypting the connection and the saved data.

Your security camera password should also be changed regularly, especially if a lot of people know about it.

Buy your IP camera from a reliable seller

When you buy your IP camera, you should rely only on specialized stores. There are now many specialized online stores that offer reliable and efficient devices. Note that poor quality IP cameras are more at risk of hacking.