New encrypted connectivity option protects cameras and systems without public exposure or legacy VPN overhead
New York, NY – March 5, 2026 – Actuate, a leader in AI-powered video intelligence, today announced the launch of Actuate Secure, a modern VPN connectivity solution that securely connects cameras and video management systems (VMS) to the Actuate cloud without exposing devices to the public internet or requiring complex, hardware-heavy infrastructure.
As organizations scale AI-driven security deployments, secure connectivity has become essential. Traditional site-to-site VPNs often add cost, complexity, and long deployment timelines. Actuate Secure provides a streamlined alternative, delivering enterprise-grade encryption with faster implementation and reduced overhead.
Built on modern frameworks including WireGuard and Tailscale, Actuate Secure creates a lightweight, encrypted tunnel between a customer’s network and the Actuate cloud. A small peer client installed on an on-premises device, such as a VMS server or network appliance, enables secure communication without inbound port exposure.
“Security teams shouldn’t have to trade simplicity for protection,” said Brian Leary, CEO of Actuate. “Actuate Secure delivers strong encryption and modern VPN performance without the operational burden of legacy infrastructure. It’s built for real-world environments where security, speed, and scalability all matter.”
Secure Connectivity, Simplified
Actuate Secure complements Actuate’s existing connectivity options, allowing customers to choose the approach that best aligns with their security posture, infrastructure, and deployment requirements.
For many organizations, IP whitelisting remains the fastest and simplest option. However, as security requirements increase or when public IP addresses are not available, Actuate Secure provides a more robust solution. By eliminating inbound exposure and reducing operational complexity, Actuate Secure delivers strong encryption without the burden of traditional hosted VPNs.
Flexible Options for Every Deployment
Actuate offers multiple secure connectivity methods to fit diverse security and network requirements:
- Whitelisting (Default): Port forwarding with IP filtering to allow traffic only from Actuate’s known IP addresses. Fast to deploy and requires no software installation.
- Actuate Secure (WireGuard or Tailscale VPN): Lightweight, encrypted VPN connectivity for enhanced security or environments without public IP access, eliminating inbound exposure with minimal overhead.
- Site-to-Site VPN (AWS IPsec): Infrastructure-level VPN for enterprise environments with existing firewalls and compliance requirements.
- One-Way Push (SMTP): Outbound-only alert delivery for air-gapped or highly restricted networks.
By providing flexible connectivity options, Actuate enables organizations to deploy AI-powered video intelligence without compromising security or operational efficiency.
Built to Scale with Modern Security Operations
Actuate Secure is designed to scale across sites and deployments, supporting organizations that require consistent encryption, predictable performance, and reduced administrative overhead. The solution aligns with modern security architectures and avoids the long-term maintenance challenges associated with legacy VPN technologies.
The launch of Actuate Secure further strengthens Actuate’s AI ecosystem, which enables organizations to transform existing camera infrastructure into proactive detection systems. Actuate’s AI-powered solutions include intruder detection, loitering detection, gun detection, crowd detection, line crossing detection, and hard hat detection.
Together, these capabilities help security teams detect threats earlier, improve response times, and automate monitoring across diverse environments, supported by secure, modern connectivity.
For more information about Actuate Secure, visit: https://actuate.ai/actuate-secure/
About Actuate
Actuate delivers cutting-edge AI video analytics that transform traditional surveillance cameras into proactive monitoring systems. Our solutions go beyond simple gun detection software to include advanced AI weapon detection, fire detection, slip & fall detection, and much more. The user-friendly cloud platform offers seamless integration with existing systems, enabling security providers to enhance responsiveness without costly on-site hardware upgrades. Designed to strengthen remote video monitoring operations, Actuate’s technology dramatically reduces false positive alarms while improving overall system efficiency.
