ONVIF’s TLS Configuration Add-on 2.0: What CCTV Buyers Should Ask
Development announced: 9 September 2026. Status at this review: release candidate. ONVIF has published a draft of its TLS Configuration Add-on 2.0, intended to strengthen how compatible security devices and video management systems establish encrypted communication.
ICT News / Standards watch / 27 September 2026
ONVIF says it expects the final specification at the end of 2026. That is an anticipated release, not a completed standard or a guarantee that a camera currently on sale supports it. Read ONVIF’s announcement.
What is changing?
The announcement describes stronger protection methods and an approach in which security requirements can evolve through versioned add-ons. These complement ONVIF profiles; an add-on does not replace the product’s underlying profile conformance.
Zapture’s practical view
For a business planning a CCTV purchase, this is a useful prompt to ask more precise questions about system security. A broad statement that equipment is “ONVIF compatible” does not explain which profiles and features the proposed camera and management platform share.
- Ask for the exact camera, recorder or management-software models and firmware versions in the proposal.
- Request confirmation of the security functions supported by both sides of the connection.
- Distinguish features available now from items on a manufacturer’s roadmap.
- Include ownership of updates, administrator accounts and remote access in the handover.
Should you replace an existing system now?
This announcement alone is not a reason to replace working equipment. A more useful starting point is the condition and support status of your current system, the way people access it and the requirements of your next upgrade.
For example, a site can review who holds administrator access, which devices are still supported and whether its equipment inventory is accurate while a new specification is being finalised. Those checks also help an installer assess future options without relying on a product label alone.
When evaluating an upgrade, ask the supplier to demonstrate the proposed camera and recorder combination. Record the tested features and agreed maintenance responsibilities so the installation has a clear baseline for future support.
Zapture can help assess CCTV installations and upgrades in Durban and KZN. Recommendations and pricing are tailored to the site and the equipment required.
Source: ONVIF press release, 9 September 2026. Checked 27 September 2026.
This article separates the manufacturer-independent standards announcement from Zapture’s planning recommendations. It does not claim that any specific Zapture installation implements the draft.
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