The Cyber Trust Mark, a new security seal of approval, is rolling out to strengthen cybersecurity resilience for IoT devices like wireless security cameras. While it’s a continuous effort that will ultimately enhance security, it also highlights the reality that wireless options come with inherent vulnerabilities despite convenience.
Wired security cameras might seem outdated when wireless and smart gadgets continue to dominate the market. But there isn’t enough said about the unmatched reliability of wired security cameras, which remain the most stable and tamper-resistant option for home and business security. Their stability is a quality that shouldn’t be overlooked even as new IoT security standards emerge.
Security cameras are meant to deter crime and provide critical footage when incidents take place, but what happens when criminals target the cameras themselves?
There are different ways that criminals could vandalize a security system – cyberattacks, physical tampering, vandalism, view obstruction and even power disruption are all common threats that can render a surveillance system ineffective.
Most Common Threats That Compromise Surveillance Systems
WiFi jamming has become one of the most common tactics that sophisticated crime rings resort to. With increased police warnings about burglars using signal jammers to cause interference in wireless systems. Most reports are found in high-end residential areas.
Another common form of camera vandalism or physical tampering involves criminals attempting to disable or destroy the cameras, whether pulling the camera out of its mount or smashing the lens. The camera’s view might also be manipulated or obstructed to prevent criminal activities from being recorded.
Power Interference is relatively less common. This happens when an attacker shuts off the electricity, either by cutting off network cables or power to cause your cameras to lose connectivity.
Other than the aforementioned risks, cybersecurity attacks could also involve leveraging vulnerabilities such as weak passwords or unencrypted data.
Wired Security Cameras Have Tamper-Proof Advantages, Built to Withstand Attacks
While wireless security cameras have continued to evolve in order to provide better protection against the aforementioned threats, businesses or homeowners might still want to take extra safety measures. Unlike their wireless counterparts, wired security cameras like Lorex’s are inherently resistant to many of these common threats that compromise surveillance systems.
One of the biggest limitations of wireless security cameras is their dependence on uninterrupted internet connection. On the other hand, Wired Security Cameras (either IP or Analog) connect to a Security Recorder (NVR or DVR) via Ethernet or BNC cable to provide uninterrupted surveillance for 24/7, recording without lag or buffering. Since they don’t rely on Wi-Fi, wired cameras are also immune to WiFI jamming and other network-based hacking attempts. Many wired options such as Lorex’s also offer secure, local storage where footage is stored directly on SD cards. This works to eliminate cybersecurity risks like cloud breaches, end-to-end encryption or access control related vulnerabilities.
To combat physical tampering of security cameras and vandalism, security providers like Lorex designs their modern wired cameras with vandal-resistant technology and built-in protections to combat threat of physical attacks.
Built with the highest degree of protection from physical damage, vandal-proof security cameras are particularly suitable for high-risk locations like businesses, warehouses, and parking lots. IK10-rated vandal-proof cameras come with solid metal casing and tamper-proof design to protect the camera from violent and heavy impacts. And when the wired security camera is forcibly removed or repositioned, an immediate push alert will be sent to notify the owner.
And wired doesn’t have to mean old-school. Modern wired security cameras, like those from Lorex, integrate advanced in-camera edge AI for smart motion detection, offering AI-powered surveillance without Wi-Fi reliance.
While wireless cameras may win on convenient installation, wired options remain the safest and most stable surveillance system, immune to WiFi jamming, cyber intrusion and physical tampering. When optimised with smart deployment, such as strategic camera placement, tampering alerts and active deterrence features, wired cameras ensure your surveillance to be a nightmare for intruders to crack.
