This is the latest step in DW's dedication to keeping our customers' trust, security and privacy.

Cerritos, CA (March 31, 2025) – Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry leader in digital recorders, surveillance cameras, system peripherals and related management software, is proud to announce the successful completion of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 audit. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC2 information security report covers security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy controls. Digital Watchdog was issued a "clean" audit opinion by an independent third-party auditor.

DW has achieved SOC2 compliance, a certification primarily designed for cloud-based video surveillance solutions. SOC2 includes two levels: Type I and Type 2. DW completed and published its SOC2 Type 1 report on September 30, 2024, which evaluates the design and implementation of the organization's security controls at a specific point in time. Earning SOC2 Type 2 demonstrates that DW has shown strong internal controls that safeguard sensitive data and that these controls are designed well and operate effectively over a period of time, typically 3 to 12 months, as verified by a 3rd party auditor.

"The SOC 2 Type II report outlines how well we safeguard customer data, specifically for cloud service providers," said Patrick Kelly, Senior Director of Strategy at DW. "By demonstrating these practices over a longer period of time, we can give our customers and partners peace of mind that their data is secure and that we hold ourselves responsible to the highest standards for data security, certified by an official independent body."

The SOC2 Type 2 attests to DW's adherence to strict security and privacy requirements for an extended period and affirms the following:

• Protecting Privacy
  DW is committed to privacy through the implementation of strict policies and practices. This includes clear and transparent approaches to data collection, usage, retention, and disclosure that respect user consent.
• Strict measures to prevent Unauthorized Access
  DW has implemented measures to secure DW's platform from unauthorized entry. Several robust access controls, identity management systems, and verification mechanisms guarantee that only the proper individuals can access sensitive information.
• Confidentiality of Customer Data
  DW places a high priority on the confidentiality of user data through rigorous data classification and handling practices. This includes employing encryption techniques, secure data storage solutions, and stringent access controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
• High Availability of Systems
  DW ensures maximum system uptime through well-defined business continuity plans, incident response protocols, and disaster recovery strategies. Our system architecture is built to be fault-tolerant and redundant, supported by regular testing and maintenance to guarantee reliability.

DW ensures maximum system uptime through well-defined business continuity plans, incident response protocols, and disaster recovery strategies. Our system architecture is built to be fault-tolerant and redundant, supported by regular testing and maintenance to guarantee reliability.

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Founded in 1987, DW is a leading manufacturer of NDAA/TAA-compliant complete surveillance solutions, delivering easy-to-use, resource-saving artificial intelligence (AI), stunning image quality, advanced hardware capabilities, superior video management, reliable customer support and the lowest total cost of deployment for cloud-managed IP megapixel, Universal HD over Coax megapixel, and legacy analog applications. DW's catalog includes perimeter protection devices, including motion detectors, illuminators and speakers, as well as an NDAA-compliant elevated skin temperature system. With offices in Cerritos, California and Tampa, Florida, and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, Korea, DW is committed to delivering powerful security solutions to its customers worldwide.