Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and surveillance solutions, announced that a range of its video surveillance technologies have been pre-certified as compliant with the security and risk management requirements of the United States Department of Defense (DoD), verified by the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Based on stringent testing processes, Panasonic’s ASM200 video management software and seven IP network-enabled cameras have been pre-certified for operation as part of a DIACAP certified system.

Serco Inc., a leading provider of professional, technology and management services, served as the certification authority responsible for assessing the technology and providing a DIACAP recommendation.

DIACAP certification is an intensive requirement that validates visibility and control for the secure operation of all information technology systems that operate on a DoD network. It ensures that risk management is applied to information systems within the DoD in order to protect personal privacy, the information environment, and other missions reliant upon shared information.

Full DIACAP certification requires that a complete security system receive the recommendation of a certification authority, pass the review of a designated approval authority and be tested as a comprehensive, integrated solutions package before becoming eligible to receive authorization to operate as part of a DoD network.

The range of Panasonic network cameras evaluated by Serco is now pre-certified to work as part of a system authorized to operate (ATO) in accordance with DIACAP requirements. […]