Security Analysis of Urban Video Surveillance Systems: Vulnerabilities and Protection Strategies

In the era of digitalization of urban spaces, video surveillance systems play a key role in ensuring public safety. However, vulnerabilities in the software and hardware of these systems can lead to serious privacy and security breaches. The importance of this topic is due to the growing number of cyber attacks and data leaks, the targets of which are often urban infrastructure.

Purpose. The main aim of this article is to analyze the vulnerabilities of video surveillance systems in the context of urban infrastructure, as well as to identify potential risks to data security and personal privacy. The article seeks to identify weaknesses in technologies and offer recommendations for eliminating them.

Methodology. The analysis used methods for analyzing data on violations in video surveillance systems over the past five years and a review of modern technologies: Study of modern encryption methods and practices of regular software updates aimed at minimizing risks.

Results. The study showed that most video surveillance systems are vulnerable to medium-level attacks. The most common vulnerabilities are related to insufficient data encryption and outdated software. As a result of the analysis, proposals were developed to strengthen data protection, including regular software updates and the use of multi-level authentication and encryption systems.

Practical implications. The findings and recommendations for strengthening surveillance systems can be applied across various sectors of urban infrastructure, including public transportation, municipal institutions, and commercial facilities. The implementation of these recommendations is particularly critical for locations with high foot traffic and elevated security requirements, such as schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. Effective adoption of the proposed encryption technologies and enhanced security measures will help prevent not only data breaches but also potential acts of terrorism or other security threats to citizens.