To mitigate a perceived cybersecurity risk, an Interim Final Rule of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 was enacted on August 13, 2019 in the United States that outlines the budget, expenditures, and policies of the U.S. Department of Defense. Within this act, Section 889 specifically addresses the procurement of video and telecommunication equipment by the U.S. government.

Under Section 889 of the NDAA 2019, certain companies and their subsidiaries are prohibited from supplying video and telecommunication equipment to the U.S. government. Furthermore, this prohibition extends to manufacturers that offer video surveillance cameras and systems under a different manufacturer's brand name. This practice is commonly observed in relationships such as OEM (original equipment manufacturer), ODM (original design manufacturer), and JDM (joint design manufacturer).

In essence, the provisions of Section 889 within the NDAA restrict certain vendors' telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. This measure aims to address potential cybersecurity risks associated with these specific vendors and their products.

The following VIVOTEK cameras and network video recorders (NVRs) are fully compliant with the NDAA as they do not incorporate or utilize critical components, including systems-on-chip (SoCs) manufactured by vendors banned under the NDAA. These compliant products are eligible to be included in VIVOTEK's GSA contracts and are highly recommended for US Government applications subject to the NDAA.