ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, has introduced the TLS Configuration Add-on (Release Candidate) for secure communications between devices and clients.
TLS Configuration is the first in a new category of ONVIF add-ons, which are specifications that extend ONVIF conformance to product features that address a specific use case or end-user need.
Additional features and capabilities
Add-ons enhance the ONVIF profile model by enabling conformance to additional features and capabilities not already included in ONVIF profiles. Profiles are permanent, fixed sets of features that enable a functional product to be developed solely on the profile.
In contrast, add-ons are easily adaptable to evolving technology/specification requirements and support version handling to accommodate new technology additions or updates.
Release Candidate
It enables ONVIF conformance in a crucial area of security: secure communications"
“The TLS Configuration Add-on Release Candidate is a great case for an add-on,” said Leo Levit, Chairman of ONVIF Steering Committee, adding “It enables ONVIF conformance in a crucial area of security: secure communications between devices and clients."
Add-on concept
Leo Levit continues, "TLS and other cybersecurity specifications must constantly be kept up to date, and the add-on concept enables those critical adjustments to be made within the confines of the ONVIF conformance process.”
The draft add-on supports configuration for Transport Layer Security encryption, enabling a conformant video management system to initially configure or update TLS settings in a conformant device to support encrypted communications between the device and the client.
Interoperability and flexibility
The add-on concept enhances the ability of ONVIF to respond to the needs of the market more quickly with increased interoperability and flexibility of choice for end users and systems integrators.
Add-ons are also complementary to the ONVIF profile process, as products must also conform to an ONVIF profile before claiming conformance to an add-on.
IP-based physical security products
ONVIF has a global member base of established cameras, video management systems, and access control
Founded in 2008, ONVIF is a and well-recognised industry forum driving interoperability for IP-based physical security products.
The organisation has a global member base of established camera, video management systems, and access control companies, and more than 25,000 profile conformant products.
Profile S, G, C, A, T, M, and D
ONVIF offers Profile S for streaming video; Profile G for video recording and storage; Profile C for physical access control; Profile A for broader access control configuration; Profile T for advanced video streaming; Profile M for metadata and events for analytics applications and Profile D for access control peripherals.
ONVIF continues to work with its members to expand the number of IP interoperability solutions ONVIF conformant products can provide.
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