Genetec UL Cybersecurity Certificate (2900-2-3) Examined

Author: Dan Gelinas, Published on Dec 19, 2018

Proving a company is cybersecure has become a major concern for security companies. But how trustworthy are these certificates?

Earlier in 2018, a false Hikvision cybersecurity certification announcement caused controversy. And Genetec itself has cast aspersions against its Chinese rivals as being untrustworthy.

Now, Genetec has announced achieving UL's 2900-2-3 Level 3 (L3) certification that Genetec claims "validates its resilience against cyber-attack."

genetec ul 3

However, does it really? What does it consist of? How much validation does it provide?

In this note, based on our discussions with Genetec, JCI, and UL we examine:

  • UL Overview
  • Cybersecurity certification process
  • Process for Genetec
  • Cost
  • Highest of 3 levels
  • Testing performed
  • UL's process
  • Others certificated

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Dan Gelinas

IPVM | 12/19/18 08:26pm

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Undisclosed #1

12/19/18 11:18pm

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Sean Nelson

Nelly Security | 12/20/18 02:48am

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Daniel Tyrrell

In reply to Sean Nelson | 12/27/18 03:47pm

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Sean Nelson

Nelly Security | In reply to Daniel Tyrrell | 12/27/18 03:51pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Sean Nelson | 12/27/18 03:54pm

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Sean Nelson

Nelly Security | In reply to John Honovich | 12/27/18 04:04pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Sean Nelson | 12/27/18 04:11pm

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Sean Nelson

Nelly Security | In reply to John Honovich | 12/27/18 04:19pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Sean Nelson | 12/27/18 05:10pm

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Fabian Muyawa

LONTECH SYSTEMS | IPVMU Certified | 12/27/18 08:23am

******* ** ****** ******* **** ************* ** **** ** ******* they **** ********* ** ******* **** *****. **** ** ***********.

Undisclosed Integrator #2

01/02/19 01:41pm

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #3

02/15/19 03:21pm

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Dan Gelinas

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #3 | 02/15/19 03:43pm

*'** ******* *** ** ** ******* ** ** *** **** get **** ** *** ****, **#*.

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