HikVision SD card Encryption

[mattiomc]

Hi,

I am looking at installing some HikVision cameras that support unto 256gb sd disks. Model DS-2DE54321W-AE.

I require the information stored to be encrypted, i.e. that you couldn't just remove the card and insert into a laptop / watch footage.


Is the footage automatically encrypted / a setting to enable this?

Many thanks,
Matt

 

[Dan]

Hi @mattiomc

From our experience, there is no way to encrypt the locally stored footage on a cameras MicroSD card, you can encrypt the footage on Hikvision NVRs but not on individual cameras I'm afraid.

 

[macman]

@Dan, several G0 models at least claim to have SD card encryption. Example.

 

[Dan]

Thanks @macman

I did think some of the latest models would support this feature, but @mattiomc was looking at a specific PTZ model and I checked the datasheet and user manual for that model and I don't think it supports this feature. If the encryption feature is more important than the PTZ function then we would recommend a newer Hikvision model like the 2125G0-IMS, 2185G0-IMS, 2346G2-I(U), 2383G0-I(U), etc...

The storage encryption appears to only be available on those 2 HDMI (-IMS) model and select models from the EasyIP 2.0+ and EasyIP 4.0 ranges, so if any of the above models don't interest you you will have to have a look at each products datasheet to see which ones offer this feature under Network Storage.

 

[phier]

hello,
i have cam DS-2CD2143G0-I-S which is is easyip 2.0+ ... but i cant see if it supports local sd card encryption?
Any idea?
DS-2CD2143G0-I(S)
thanks!

ie without local sd card encryption its extreme security risk...

 

[Dan]

Hi @phier

What firmware version is your camera currently running?

When formatting your MicroSD card do you see an "Encrypted Format" button like the one mentioned in the below instructions?

 

[phier]

hi @Dan
it says V5.6.6 build 210625

the question would be if that model supports above mentioned sd card encryption- i dont know ;/

 

[Dan]

Hi @phier

Can you log in to the 2143G0 camera and go to Configuration > Storage > Storage Management > HDD Management? Do you see the Encrypted Format button as described in the above instructions?

If you can't then your model probably doesn't support MicroSD card encryption.

 

[phier]

hi,
so there is no spec from the manufacturer saying that clearly?
i cant see it there with my firmware ..

 

[Dan]

Hi @phier

The datasheet for your exact model does not mention MicroSD card encryption but I thought it would be a good idea to check the camera settings when running the latest firmware as features not mentioned in the original datasheet can be added with firmware updates.

 

[phier]

@Dan got your point now! will try... if firmware will not support then ... i assume can trash device...