Axis F44 Main Unit

Axis F44 Main Unit
Security Grade A Calculator v1	Axis F44 Main Unit Brand: Axis Communications (Parent: Canon Inc.) Category: Camera • Model / Gen: F Series F44 Main Unit Release Date: 2022-08-03 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-10-11 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	[1. Axis Physical Tampering Detection Documentation: https://www.axis.com/products/axis-f44-main-unit#tech-specs (Look for "Tampering" in alarms/events) 2. General Industry Report on Physical Security of Edge Devices: SANS Institute - Physical Security 🔗 Proof]	Typically installed in secure or semi-secure locations. Physical tampering detection features are available in the OS
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	[1. Axis Security Advisories Page (Filter by Product): https://www.axis.com/support/security-advisories 🔗 Proof]	As a security-focused vendor, Axis has a robust security process. Vulnerabilities are occasionally found and promptly patched through its regular AXIS OS firmware update cycle.
Prior attacks	Rare	[Cybersecurity News/Threat Reports: Krebs on Security CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog 🔗 Proof]	Targeted attacks are possible but not common. The primary risk is from unpatched vulnerabilities in exposed devices
Updatability	Very common	[1. Axis Firmware Release Notes & Update Policy: https://www.axis.com/support/firmware 2. AXIS OS Long-Term Support (LTS) Information: https://www.axis.com/support/axis-os 🔗 Proof]	AXIS OS receives frequent and long-term firmware security updates. Updates can be automated or manually installed.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	[1. ONVIF Conformance Specification: https://www.axis.com/products/axis-f44-main-unit#specifications (See Compliance section) 2. AXIS OS API Documentation: https://www.axis.com/support/developer-documentation 🔗 Proof]	Supports standard protocols like HTTPS, SSH, ONVIF for integration with VMS and other security systems. Supports AXIS Camera Application Platform
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[1. Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See pages 10-11 on Cryptography) 2. Product Specifications - Security: https://www.axis.com/products/axis-f44-main-unit#specifications (List of supported protocols) 🔗 Proof]	Supports TLS 1.2/1.3, SSH, SRTP for secure video streaming. Encourages use of encrypted connections.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	[1. AXIS OS Encryption White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/8d/9a/14/axis-os-encryption-white-paper-en-71115.pdf 2. How-to Guide for SD Card Encryption: https://help.axis.com/axis-os/encrypt-data-on-the-sd-card 🔗 Proof]	Supports data-at-rest encryption for recorded video on the microSD card
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	[1. User Manual - User Management: Search for "users" in the F44 User Manual (e.g., section on creating user roles) 2. AXIS OS Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See page 8 on Access Control) 🔗 Proof]	Supports multiple user accounts with customizable permission levels (Viewer, Operator, Administrator, etc.
Authentication	Secure	[1. AXIS OS Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See pages 7-8 on Password Policy and Authentication) 2. Product Note - Hardening Devices: https://www.axis.com/products/axis-f44-main-unit#product-resources (Look for a hardening guide) 🔗 Proof]	Strong password policies are enforced. Supports digest authentication and HTTPS for secure credential transmission
Brute-force protection	Exist	[1. AXIS OS Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See page 8, "Account lockout") 2. Product Release Notes: Check the firmware release notes for the F44 for features like "Account Lockout". 🔗 Proof]	Features account lockout after a configurable number of failed login attempts
Event logging	Access event logged	[1. User Manual - System Log: Search for "log" in the F44 User Manual 2. AXIS OS Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See page 12 on Logs and Forensics) 🔗 Proof]	Extensive system logs record all access attempts, configuration changes, and system events.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	[1. First Time Setup Guide/Video: https://www.axis.com/support/learning/first-time-setup (Forces password change) 2. AXIS OS Security White Paper: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/24/2e/7e/axis-oss-security-white-paper-en-71114.pdf (See page 7 on Password Policy) 🔗 Proof]	The initial setup forces a change of the default root password and enforces strong password rules
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	AXIS OS (Companion App: Axis Companion)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: ARM-based system-on-chip (SoC) with Axis ARTPEC chip • GPU: Integrated into SoC
Memory & Storage	Memory: 1 GB RAM • Storage: microSD/MicroSDHC/MicroSDXC
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/at • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: • Camera: Not including lens (needs to be equipped separately) Sensor: depends on the paired lens module Video encoding: H.264, H.265 Resolution: up to 4K
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Support audio input/output • Connectivity: Network: 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE port • Other: Supports ONVIF, HTTPS, SSL/TLS
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 84 mm x 73 mm x 47.5 mm • Mass: 290 g