8 About the network security8.1 Equipped security functionsThe following security functions are featured in this camera.Access restrictions by the host authentication and the user authenticationIt is possible to restrict users from accessing the camera by setting the host authentication and/or the userauthentication to “On”. (®page 156, page 157)Access restrictions by changing the HTTP portIt is possible to prevent illegal access such as port scanning, etc. by changing the HTTP port number.(®page 169)Access encryption by the HTTPS functionIt is possible to enhance the network security by encrypting the access to cameras using the HTTPSfunction. (®page 174)IMPORTANT• Design and enhance security countermeasures to prevent leakage of information such as image data,authentication information (user name and password), alarm mail information, FTP server information,DDNS server information, etc. Perform the countermeasure such as access restriction (using the userauthentication) or access encryption (using the HTTPS function).• After the camera is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser for added security.• Change the administrator password periodically for added security.Note• When user authentication (authentication error) has failed to pass 8 times within 30 seconds using thesame IP address (PC), access to the camera will be denied for a while.46 Operating Instructions8 About the network security