अप्रैल से बड़ा झटका! TP-Link, Hikvision जैसे चीनी CCTV कैमरों पर भारत में बैन – cctv ban india set to ban chinese cctv camera report ttecm
A big decision has come regarding CCTV cameras in India. This decision is related to the security of the country. The cameras which people were installing for the security of their homes and offices, now seem to be becoming a cause of danger.
For some time now, questions have been raised regarding the security of CCTV in India. We also got many reports Through this we have told you how most of the CCTV cameras in India are in danger. The reason for this is not only weak security but also the policy. Because Chinese CCTV cameras with low security are being sold indiscriminately in India, which is a big mess with people’s security.
According to an ET report, the sale of CCTV cameras of big brands like Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link may be banned from April 1. Let us tell you that these are Chinese companies. The government is preparing to ban the use and purchase of such cameras which do not meet the standards and do not have certification. This will affect those cameras which do not meet the set security standards. Recent events are also a major reason behind this decision.
How did Indian CCTV feed reach Pakistani ISI?
Some time ago it was revealed that the feed of CCTV cameras installed at some railway stations of the country was reaching Pakistan. After this revelation, security agencies became alert. Soon after this, the government issued an order that now only those CCTV cameras should be purchased in government offices, which are completely safe and certified.
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This step of the government will have a direct impact on those cameras which come from China or whose software is from foreign companies. Its impact can be seen on big brands like Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link, because they are being used extensively in India for a long time.
How are CCTVs becoming a threat?
Nowadays most CCTV cameras are connected to the internet. This means that they are connected not only to your mobile but also to the company’s server. If the camera software or server is not secure, your video feed can reach someone else without you knowing.
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In view of this danger, the government is now taking strict action. Under the new rules, every CCTV camera will have to undergo testing and certification. In this, hardware, software and data security will all be checked. Cameras without certification will not be sold in India.
This decision will also affect the market. It is believed that prices may increase due to the removal of cheap cameras. But this will also create a big opportunity for Indian companies, because now people will look for safe and reliable options.
But the biggest question is, what about the cameras already installed?
Crores of CCTV cameras are already being used across the country. There are many of these whose password has never been changed or whose software has not been updated. Such cameras are in greatest danger.
Enemies can attack by using CCTV cameras
The problem cannot be solved just by restricting or banning new cameras. For this, the government will have to audit all the existing CCTV cameras. Especially those CCTV cameras which are installed in public places. Because in difficult times people can be targeted by hacking CCTV. In the recent war, we have seen how people are being targeted by hacking CCTV cameras in Iran and Israel.
It is noteworthy that in war or saber war, CCTV cameras act as a soft target for the enemy. Since no special attention was paid to the security of CCTV cameras in India for a long time, there is now a need to audit all the cameras.
One thing is clear, installing CCTV is not enough. If it is not secured properly, the same camera can become your weakness instead of your security.
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