FIPS 140-3-Compliant AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera For High Security Government Applications.
FIPS 140-3-compliant AXIS Q1809-LE bullet camera – Axis has launched the first FIPS 140-3-compliant CCTV device, elevating hardware-based security for government customers by meeting the U.S. Federal Information Processing Standards.
The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies security requirements for cryptographic modules that process and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data. The move improves the cybersecurity posture of customers in U.S. and Canadian federal agencies and critical infrastructure which must meet FIPS 140-3-compliancy requirements.
Axis said it was first to launch a network security device with an embedded discrete secure element validated to the state-of-the-art FIPS 140-3 Standard Level 3 and will continue to expand its range of FIPS 140-3 certified devices by embedding the new secure element in all its upcoming network products. The development means Axis customers in government and critical infrastructure can be assured that their devices live up to the security levels defined by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and required by law. It also ultimately enhances the cybersecurity of the entire Axis range.
FIPS 140-3 certification assesses 4 levels of security. At Level 3, hardware is expected to prevent tampering, and access must be identity based. The embedded discrete secure element, EdgeLock SE052F, is from NXP Semiconductors, a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications and known for its trusted security solutions, including securing the latest smartphones, credit and debit cards and passports.
Moving forward, FIPS 140-3-compliance from Axis will be available for use cases ranging from surveillance to business optimization (through analytics), to access control, and audio. Axis said organizations that are not required to comply with the high FIPS standards will benefit as they can also be confident that their systems are interoperable and will meet long-term security requirements.
“Ongoing investment in a portfolio equipped with industry-standard cryptographic computing modules is part of a multi-layer Axis strategy,” said Axis’ Australian-based regional director, Wai King Wong.
“Secure storage and computing of cryptographic keys is just 1 component of the hardware-based cybersecurity platform Axis Edge Vault. Axis Edge Vault also includes features like secure boot, and the IEEE 802.1AR-compliant Axis device ID that verifies the identity and authenticity of Axis devices.”
The Q1809-LE bullet camera offers 41 MP at 15 fps or 8K at up to 30fps. It features a 4/3-inch image sensor for exceptional low-light performance. With a custom-made, 50–150 mm motorised Canon lens delivering 21-7 degrees horizontal angle of view, the camera delivers extreme detail over great distances.
A 3x digital zoom also makes the unit ideal for identification purposes, while electronic image stabilization ensures smooth video in mounted situations where the camera is subject to vibrations from traffic or wind in long range applications.
You can learn more about Axis cybersecurity commitments here or read more SEN news here.
“FIPS 140-3-Compliant AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera For High Security Government Applications.”
