What Is IC Secure Desktop?

IC Secure Desktop is IC Realtime’s Windows-based video management software for IC Secure systems. Depending on the installation type, IC Secure Desktop can be used as the recording server, the viewing client, or both. Cameras connect to the server, video is recorded based on the configured recording rules, and users can view live and recorded footage through the desktop interface.

NDAA Compliant

IC Secure products are NDAA compliant and meet the requirements of Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. IC Secure is intended for environments where NDAA compliance is required, including government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise deployments.

The IC Secure ecosystem includes cameras, recording hardware, and software sourced and manufactured in accordance with NDAA guidelines.

Key Features

Feature	Description
Recording Server	Records video continuously, on a schedule, or when triggered by events. IC Secure also manages storage, retention policies, and recording quality across connected cameras.
Live Monitoring	Displays live video with customizable grid layouts, digital zoom, and instant playback for cameras on screen.
Timeline Playback	Allows users to review recorded video by timeline, synchronize multiple cameras, and search by time or event.
Deep Search	Provides attribute-based and scene-based search to help locate specific events across recorded footage.
PTZ Control	Provides pan, tilt, and zoom control with preset positions, patrol routes, and auto-tracking for supported cameras.
E-Map	Allows cameras to be placed on uploaded floor plans for a visual overview of the site with live status indicators.
Video Export	Exports video clips in standard formats with optional encryption and digital watermarking.
Substation Management	Allows up to 64 NVR substations, including ND/NV Series recorders, to be managed from a single IC Secure server.
Web and Mobile Access	Allows users to view cameras remotely through the web client or IC Secure Mobile app.
Data Magnet	Integrates third-party data sources, such as POS or access control, alongside video for incident review.

How It Fits Together

IC Secure (Desktop) is the main software used to manage IC Secure systems. Cameras can be discovered on the network or added manually, then managed through the IC Secure server.

The server records video based on the configured schedules and recording rules. Recorded video is saved to local or network storage based on the system storage configuration.

Users can view live and recorded video through the desktop client, web client, or IC Secure Mobile app. NVR substations, including ND/NV Series recorders, can also handle recording at remote locations while the central IC Secure server provides centralized management.

Requirements at a Glance

Component	Minimum
Operating System	Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022
Server CPU	Intel Core i7-8700 or higher
Server RAM	16 GB
Network	2.5 Gbps Ethernet
Cameras	Up to 256 per system
Substations	Up to 64 ND/NV Series recorders

See IC Secure Desktop System Requirements for full hardware specifications and display capacity tables.