VPNs vs. Port Forwarding for CCTV: Which is Safer?

🎯 Reality Check: Solid 💪

📝 Why: Using a VPN instead of just port forwarding for your CCTV is widely regarded as best practice. It adds a layer of encryption and access control, massively reducing remote hacking risks. The UK National Cyber Security Centre says: "Wherever possible, avoid exposing systems directly to the internet (including using port forwarding) and instead use secure VPN services." Major US sources agree: “Direct port forwarding creates significant vulnerabilities to CCTV/DVRs,” says Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency. VPNs have their own setup requirements but are much safer for remote access to sensitive devices like security cameras. 🚦🔐

🔗 Source: National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, UK government); Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (US gov); Wired magazine