Running a system well
Do CCTV cameras and recorders need security updates?
Yes. Cameras and recorders are network computers, and serious flaws are published every month; in September 2026 alone CISA flagged a command-injection flaw rated 10 in many VIVOTEK cameras. Keep firmware current, never expose recorders directly to the internet, use a VPN for remote viewing, change default passwords, and put cameras on their own network segment.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and vary by premises type: confirm with the relevant authority or an approved installer.