Historically, many integrators attempted to solve IP video systems security vulnerabilities by creating systems, which are completely, separate from the corporate network and therefore cannot be used as a “host” for attack. Dedicated Micros perceived this as a backwards step and a complete failure to integrate the system into business operations.

In order to program IP cameras individually, create firewalls and VLANS ensuring complete protection of the corporate network, the installation time for the integrator and IT Manager are multiplied many times over – an additional cost which does not seem tangible until there is a problem. In most cases the additional programming required is simply not done – leaving the user with a poor implementation that has a lower chance of achieving the return on investment they wished for.

DM recognises the issues related to securing an IP video system and in response have created the patented Closed IPTV, inherent in all NetVu Connected devices, which employs innovative design with standard IT industry protocols including: automatic port mapping to camera, zeroconf IP address allocation, dual IP addressing, automatic creation of firewalls and secure VLANS for the IP cameras.

The critical benefit of Closed IPTV is that you can have your Video systems completely protected from malicious threats, while still being able to access the system from the corporate network without creating vulnerabilities as a result.