Encrypting confidential video streams using smart cards

To encrypt a confidential (private) video stream so that the confidential video can only be viewed by the Security Desk operator who owns the smart card, you must install the smart card public key on the Archiver server.

Before you begin

What you should know

A system integrator or system administrator must install on the Archiver the smart card public key exported from the Security Desk client workstation that has the card reader connected and working.

To encrypt a confidential video stream using a smart card:

  1. On the Security Desk client workstation, insert your smart card into the card reader.
  2. From the Config Tool Video task, select an Archiver or a specific camera.
  3. If you selected an Archiver, click the Camera default settings tab.
    1. In the Recording section, click Show advanced settings.
    2. In the Encryption section, enable Encryption.
  4. If you selected a camera, click the Recording tab.
    1. Click Show advanced settings.
    2. In the Encryption section, enable Encryption.
  5. Install the smart card public certificate on the Archiver.
    1. In the Certificates section, click and select the smart card public certificate that you previously exported.
    2. Click OK to accept the certificate.
  6. Click Apply to save your changes.
  7. From the Security Desk Monitoring task, validate that you can only view the video stream when the smart card is inserted in the client workstation.
The video stream is now encrypted and can only be viewed when the smart card is inserted in the Security Desk client workstation.