How are recordings encrypted?
Recordings stored on the camera are encrypted using AES 256-bit encryption. A password is required to decrypt the recording files. The recording files are stored in a format that allows metadata such as GPS position and alerts to be contained alongside the video and audio. This means that metadata is therefore also encrypted.
How are recordings protected if the camera is stolen?
The only way to obtain recordings from the camera is by connecting it to the VideoVault Evidence Management System.
Physical access to recordings is protected by using non-removable storage on the camera.
The camera file system cannot be accessed directly from the device screen or by connecting the camera to a PC using a USB cable. The camera also does not expose any file transfer services that can be accessed over a network, such as over Wi-Fi.
If the camera is stolen and remains connected to the EdgeVis Server, then it will be possible to track the GPS location of the camera remotely (if location services have been enabled).
Could someone delete important recordings from the camera?
No. The user does not have access to the file system of the camera. The only way to access footage is through the VideoVault Evidence Management System.
Recordings may be automatically deleted if the camera has been set up to overwrite the oldest footage when the storage is full. This feature allows recording to continue if the footage has not yet been offloaded into VideoVault. There is an option to disable this and automatically stop recording if the storage is full.
Can recordings be accessed by anyone with their own VideoVault?
No. VideoVault has an access control key that is unique to each instance. When a new camera is added to the system the access control key is added to the camera. The camera will then be permanently associated with the unique instance of VideoVault.
Are the live stream communications encrypted?
The body worn camera uses government-grade encryption. All external communication to an EdgeVis Live streaming server over 4G or Wi-Fi from the body worn camera are AES-256 bit encrypted. Encryption keys are re-negotiated every hour, reducing the chances even further of a brute force attack.
Before connecting, the camera verifies the identity of the EdgeVis Server using a secure authentication handshaking process to prevent against server spoofing attacks.
How is the camera protected against a remote attack?
The camera does not listen on any ports for any incoming network connections. All connections are outgoing and are only to an EdgeVis Server.
On certain Wi-Fi networks it may be possible to see the IP address of the camera. However, it will not be possible to access any services on the camera.
On a 4G network it is not possible to access the camera directly from another device on the network.