Some Exacq Ubuntu images may disable Unattended-Upgrades package features by default

Ubuntu’s unattended-upgrades commands and package features may not work as expected when using an Exacq Ubuntu image on ExacqVision hardware. By default on Ubuntu Exacq images, unattended-upgrades package features are purposely disabled from running due to the potential of losing video.

Support procedure for reporting newly discovered cyber security vulnerabilities in Exacq Software 

This document will outline the procedures expected from Exacq Support staff in the event of discovering a previously unreported security vulnerability in an exacqVision product. Product  Any exacqVision product Procedure: Our Global Product Security team will then be responsible for following up with this customer and resolving vulnerability. <br>

Enhanced vs Standard Security on Illustra cameras

After logging into your Illustra camera for the first time, accepting the End User License Agreement, and creating a Host ID, you will be asked to select a security mode. Enhanced is selected by default. As the message indicates, Enhanced will automatically select several advanced security options, such as enabling additional authentication needs, like forcing… Continue reading Enhanced vs Standard Security on Illustra cameras

ExacqVision stance on Operating System updates

The official stance of ExacqVision regarding security updates and auto-updates is they are off by default, because there is the potential risk of the NVR being rebooted during the update process which can stop video recording, so please plan accordingly!!! ExacqVision cannot control the integrity of security patches or operating systems updates; therefore these off… Continue reading ExacqVision stance on Operating System updates

Why do we enforce password complexity ?

Why do we enforce this complexity? As the threat from cyber-attacks continues to rise, cyber-protection measures have become critical to combat these threats. Like many other technology leaders, Exacq has implemented the use of complex passwords as one measure to combat potential cyber-attacks.Password cracking programs are one of the tools hackers use to gain unauthorized… Continue reading Why do we enforce password complexity ?

Installing Windows Security Essentials on Win7 based evServers

Stop exacqvision Server Service (Control Panel -> Administrative Tools ->Services -> exacqVision Server : Stop)Download Windows Security Essentials Package (mseinstall.exe, x64) from Microsoft website, and execute the installer on the target machine.Select all default options, except for the ones listed below.Do not join the program (Optional)Unselect both options below:Do not immediately scanThe system will update… Continue reading Installing Windows Security Essentials on Win7 based evServers

Using Antivirus Software with exacqVision

Antivirus Configuration As with all third-party software not on the Product Integration section, the user assumes the risk of software incompatibility with the exacqVision software suite. To permit antivirus software to work with exacqVision software, the following file extensions need to be exempted from scans: NOTE: As an alternative, you could also exclude the data drive you… Continue reading Using Antivirus Software with exacqVision