Protect Windows XP PRO CCTV System Being Hacked?

Marcus Lau

05/15/13 05:44am

Hi Guys,

I have been searching for advice on how to protect an old CCTV system using Windows XP Pro SP3 platform (yes, I know it is old, but my customer cannot afford to upgrade it to Windows 7) from being hacked in. Since the CCTV VMS software comes with built-in web server.

The system is publicly access on the Internet using DDNS service. I looked into Google and found some information.

I read the information given on this link above and follow the steps as much as I can. So, apart from installing anti virus and firewall software on the system, is there anyting else that I can do to make the system hack-proof? May be or at least to be as secure as possible.

Most appreciated. Thank you.

Marcus

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05/15/13 03:18pm

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In reply to Sean Patton | 05/15/13 04:17pm

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