Cybersecurity Statement and Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken towards cybersecurity
1. Change Passwords and Use Strong Passwords:
The number one reason systems get “hacked” is due to having weak or default passwords.
Dahua recommends changing default passwords immediately and choosing a strong
password whenever possible. A strong password should be made up of at least 8
characters and a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower case
letters.
2. Update Firmware
As is standard procedure in the tech-industry, we recommend keeping NVR, DVR, and IP
camera firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is current with the latest security
patches and fixes.
Check the firmware release of your running devices. If the firmware release date is over
18 months old, please contact a Dahua authorized local distributor or Dahua technical
support for available update releases.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your network security
1. Change Passwords Regularly
Regularly change the credentials to your devices to help ensure that only authorized users
are able to access the system.
2. Change Default HTTP and TCP Ports:
● Change default HTTP and TCP ports for Dahua systems. These are the two ports used
to communicate and to view video feeds remotely.
● These ports can be changed to any set of numbers between 1025-65535. Avoiding the
default ports reduces the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using.
3. Enable HTTPS/SSL:
Set up an SSL Certificate to enable HTTPS. This will encrypt all communication between
your devices and recorder.
4. Enable IP Filter:
Enabling your IP filter will prevent everyone, except those with specified IP addresses,
from accessing the system.
5. Change ONVIF Password: