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The Future of Mobile Credential Standards

It’s time for the security industry to realize the benefits of mobile credentials.

February 1, 2017

Over lunch recently, a former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security asked me, “How long do you think it will be until mobile credentials fully replace plastic badges and cards?”

The Plain Facts about Airport Access Control Systems

Robert Laughlin

January 17, 2017

At the 2016 AAAE (American Association of Airport Executives) Airport Credentialing and Access Control Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, discussions centered around the rapidly evolving aviation security landscape, specifically with regard to renewed federal priorities on employee vetting and employee access control at airports.

Unified Access Control: A Cyber Game-Changer

Scott Sieracki

October 25, 2016

As the age of the Internet is hitting a crescendo, cyber vulnerability is no longer a growing concern; it is a reality most businesses will face in the near future without adequate network protection.

Is Your Access Control System a Gateway for Hackers?

With access control systems being prime entry points to hacking IT and OT systems, security professionals need to stress protecting security systems.

Scott Lindley

October 11, 2016

Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system.

Retrofit Fits the Bill for Outdated Security Technology

Even under extremely difficult lighting conditions, day/night cameras achieve optimal image results, making them a popular choice for surveillance.

Bill Zalud

August 1, 2016

Enterprise security executives are retrofitting and upgrading legacy systems for myriad reasons.

Managing Privileged Access is Crucial to Preventing Data Breaches

Nathan Wenzler

June 28, 2016

Organizations across America are facing unprecedented challenges in building effective, manageable security programs in order to protect the wide array of sensitive data they are responsible for keeping safe.

Finding the Right Prescription for Secure Healthcare Access Control

Bill Zalud

May 1, 2016

Healthcare and hospital security and safety professionals have numerous safety and security challenges.

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Access Control is Only the Beginning for Multi-Function Cards

Bill Zalud

April 1, 2016

An innovative campus ID system opens the door to a wide range of services going way beyond traditional security.

Enables Flexible Remote System Management

Vanderbilt lite blue™, Web-Based Access Control

April 1, 2016

This system offers two-door Web-based access control with expansion capabilities up to eight devices.

Smartphone-Enabled Access Control

HID Mobile Access® from HID Global

April 1, 2016

Powered by Seos®, this Mobile Access platform supports NFC and Bluetooth Smart for interoperability with 4S/5/5C/5S/6/6 Plus iPhone models; iPads; iPod Touch and other iOS devices; and Android-based smart devices.