Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera

Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera
Security Grade B Calculator v1	Arlo Pro 4 Security Camera Brand: Arlo (Parent: Arlo Technologies, Inc.) Category: Wireless Security Camera • Model / Gen: 4 VMC8440 (US), other regional models Release Date: 2021-09-25 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-05 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Sealed, weatherproof design with tamper alerts for unauthorized removal.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	https://www.arlo.com/en-us/support/security-advisories/ 🔗 Proof	Occasional low-risk issues fixed by Arlo through firmware updates.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No large-scale attacks; isolated cases of account takeover via stolen credentials.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates for security patches and new features.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	https://www.arlo.com/integrations/ 🔗 Proof	Integrates with major smart home platforms via APIs and protocols like IFTTT.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.arlo.com/security/ 🔗 Proof	Video streams, recordings, and data use advanced encryption during transmission.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Cloud storage encrypted with AES-256; local storage via Arlo Base Station (optional).
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Managed via Arlo Account with multi-device control and user sharing.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Requires two-factor authentication for account login and camera pairing.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Blocks repeated failed login attempts and uses CAPTCHA for verification.
Event logging	Partial logging	🔗 Proof	Logs all access attempts, motion detections, and account changes in the app.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Must include uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Custom embedded system (Companion App: Arlo App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: • GPU:
Memory & Storage	Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: • Connectivity:
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 1.5 inches • Mass: Approx. 8.8 oz