AXIS Dome Camera M3098-LV

AXIS Dome Camera M3098-LV
Security Grade A+ Calculator v	AXIS M3098-LV Dome Camera Brand: Axis Communications (Parent: Canon Inc.) Category: Network Security Camera • Model / Gen: AXIS M30 Series, 2026 generation AXIS M3098-LV / AXIS M3098-LV ROW Release Date: 2026-03-23 • Status: In sale Classification Date: • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	No publicly confirmed physical tampering incident specifically involving the AXIS M3098-LV was identified in the reviewed sources as of October 24, 2026. The camera provides IK08 impact protection, secure boot, and hardware-based security through Axis Edge Vault. However, these features do not establish complete resistance to physical tampering.
Known vulnerabilities	None	🔗 Proof	No confirmed vulnerability specifically attributed to the AXIS M3098-LV hardware model was established in the reviewed sources. Axis publishes security advisories and software updates for vulnerabilities affecting AXIS OS and associated components. Applicable operating system vulnerabilities must be considered separately. The absence of a model-specific vulnerability report does not prove that the device is vulnerability-free.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No publicly confirmed cyberattack specifically targeting the AXIS M3098-LV was established in the reviewed sources as of October 24, 2026. The camera provides multiple network interfaces and video streaming services that may present security risks if improperly configured. Secure deployment requires updated firmware, strong authentication and appropriate network access controls.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	The AXIS M3098-LV runs AXIS OS and supports firmware updates through Axis device management and maintenance interfaces. Axis publishes security advisories, software updates and software bills of materials. Signed firmware and secure boot help protect the integrity of the device software during the update and startup processes.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS supports authenticated access using local user credentials, HTTP Digest authentication and OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect integration with centralized identity providers. The device also supports hardware-protected credentials through Axis Edge Vault. These mechanisms enable authenticated communication with compatible network management and video surveillance systems. Authentication security depends on the selected configuration.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS supports HTTPS for encrypted administrative communication and SRTP/RTSPS for protected video streaming. These protocols help prevent unauthorized interception and modification of transmitted information. The device also supports network authentication and certificate-based security mechanisms. This classification assumes that encrypted management and streaming protocols are enabled and that unencrypted alternatives are restricted.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS supports an encrypted filesystem using AES-XTS-Plain64 256-bit encryption to protect sensitive internal data. Axis devices also support encryption of local SD card recordings, and the manufacturer recommends enabling this function to prevent unauthorized playback if a storage card is removed. Encryption of removable recording media must be enabled and verified in the device configuration. This rating describes a securely configured device.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS supports local user account management, authenticated administrator access and centralized identity management through OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect. Administrators can create, manage and remove user accounts and configure access to protected device resources. These functions provide structured account management for the camera and compatible security management systems.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS requires an administrator password before the device can be operated. Protected device functions and video streams require authenticated access. Supported security mechanisms include HTTPS, Digest authentication, certificate-based services and optional centralized identity integration. Axis Edge Vault provides hardware-based protection for sensitive cryptographic material.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS includes brute-force delay protection that blocks client IP addresses after excessive authentication requests. This protection is enabled by default in AXIS OS 11.5 and later. The documented default configuration blocks an IP address for 10 seconds after 20 failed login attempts within one second. Administrators can configure stricter thresholds according to their security requirements.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	AXIS OS 12.5 and later supports persistent security audit logging. Audit logs are enabled automatically and cannot be disabled or modified through normal configuration. The system records security-related events including successful and failed authentication attempts, user account changes and selected network security events. Logs can also be forwarded to centralized monitoring systems for long-term retention and analysis. This rating assumes a supported firmware version.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Axis devices cannot be operated until an administrator password has been configured during initial setup. This prevents operation using a known factory-default administrator password. The documented policy requires password creation before normal device operation, although this is not identical to requiring a password change after setup. Mandatory password complexity enforcement has not been confirmed for this specific model.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	AXIS OS (Linux-based) (Companion App: AXIS Installer / AXIS Camera Station)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Embedded Axis image processing system-on-chip; exact model not verified • GPU: Integrated image and AI processing hardware; specifications not disclosed
Memory & Storage	Memory: Not publicly confirmed • Storage: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC card slot for local recordings; internal capacity not disclosed
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: None • Power: Power over Ethernet (PoE), IEEE 802.3af, Class 3 • Charging: Not applicable
Display & Camera	Display: None • Camera: 1/1.8-inch CMOS, 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 12/15 fps, 3.76 mm fixed lens, 124° horizontal field of view, 66° vertical field of view, built-in IR
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Built-in acoustic sensor for audio analytics; no built-in microphone or audio streaming support • Connectivity: Wired Ethernet, PoE, HTTPS, RTSP/RTSPS, ONVIF, IPv4/IPv6
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: Not verified from the reviewed specifications • Mass: Not verified from the reviewed specifications

The AXIS M3098-LV Dome Camera is a professional 4K network surveillance camera developed by Axis Communications. It was officially announced on March 23, 2026, with commercial availability planned for the second quarter of 2026.

The device features a 1/1.8-inch CMOS image sensor with a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, a 3.76 mm fixed lens, a 124-degree horizontal field of view, and a 66-degree vertical field of view. It supports infrared illumination, Wide Dynamic Range, Lightfinder technology and H.264/H.265 video compression.

The camera is designed for discreet indoor video surveillance and provides IK08 impact protection, IP42 environmental protection, and an operating temperature range from 0°C to 45°C.

It supports Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af Class 3) and local recording through microSD storage.

The AXIS M3098-LV runs the Linux-based AXIS OS operating system and incorporates Axis Edge Vault hardware-based cybersecurity technology. Its documented security capabilities include secure boot, signed firmware and a secure element certified to CC EAL6+ and FIPS 140-3 Level 3.

AXIS OS supports administrator authentication, local account management, secure HTTPS connections, encrypted video streaming through SRTP/RTSPS, firmware updates, configurable storage encryption and centralized identity integration.

The operating system also provides brute-force delay protection, enabled by default in AXIS OS 11.5 and later. Its documented default configuration blocks a client IP address for 10 seconds after 20 failed login attempts within one second.

AXIS OS 12.5 and later supports persistent audit logging of authentication attempts, account activities and selected network security events. These records support incident investigation and centralized security monitoring.

The AXIS OS security architecture supports encrypted internal filesystems and configurable encryption for removable recording media. Encryption should be verified and enabled for the intended storage configuration.

This preliminary IDRS security assessment was prepared using official Axis product specifications, AXIS OS technical documentation and manufacturer security guidance reviewed as of October 24, 2026.

No publicly confirmed model-specific physical tampering incidents, vulnerabilities or targeted cyberattacks were established in the reviewed sources. The absence of such records does not establish that the camera is free from security vulnerabilities.

The final security rating depends on the installed firmware version, enabled encryption mechanisms, authentication policies and actual deployment configuration.