Is closing IP cameras an inefficient approach to gain simplicity?
Most certainly not. It is important not to confuse Closed IPTV with restrictive proprietary protocols. The usage of Closed IPTV is highly efficient, as with little installer overhead the following is achieved: – Deterministic allocation and configuration, combined or independent of the client’s wider DHCP or other addressing scheme. – VLAN level security protocols without the user even having to be aware that multiple and sophisticated VLANS have been implemented. – MAC level security ACL’s, again without the user even being aware of the MAC addresses of the devices used. – Endpoint to Endpoint segregation, blocking access of any other IP camera from an unprotected endpoint. – Full monitoring and protection against ‘Man in the Middle’ attacks, such as ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) storms, without any user configuration and intervention. – Interoperability with other IP vendors, to the extent of the capabilities of that camera. – Trusted Endpoint technology ensuring in an absolutely
