Who needs cards when everyone has a smartphone? That’s the key question underlying the access control industry’s transition to mobile credentials. But the transition is easier said than done, and mobile access control, for all its advantages, also has limitations, which further innovation continues to address. Wider acceptance comes next, driven by use cases in various vertical markets.
What are the latest developments in mobile access control?
Modern access control solutions reflect society’s growing reliance on smartphones, as today’s technology providers replace key cards and key fobs with mobile applications capable of a wide range of authentication protocols. Some use biometrics, such as facial recognition or a fingerprint, others use QR codes, and others continue to use more traditional credentialing systems like passcodes or swiping a mobile app.
They all serve as a critical form of identity verification for users looking to unlock or access doors, elevators, turnstiles, or even office printers. These solutions have helped countless facilities modernise their security systems, eliminating the problem of lost or stolen keys and reducing the reliance on 24/7 door staffing.
Mobile access control systems come with additional security benefits, including the ability to revoke access at any point and maintain a log of entry events. It’s a robust but simple way to streamline access control for an entire facility.
We are already seeing several organisations, especially in the education sector, adopting a mobile-first access control strategy. With near-field communication (NFC), you can simply use a smartphone or smart watch and tap it right to a reader to open a door without having to open an app.
Another interesting development that is likely to advance the adoption of mobile access control is the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance’s Secure Credential Interoperability (SCI) initiative. SCI aims to increase interoperability and reduce the barriers to portability, supporting enterprise credential management across multiple device manufacturers. The SCI leverages existing standards and commercially available technology. This initiative will likely facilitate the integration of mobile access control and therefore encourage the development of non-proprietary solutions and a secure, open way to manage mobile credentials.
François Brouillet Genetec, Inc.
It’s said that over half of the world’s entire population now owns a smartphone. With that, we’re seeing a rapid development in digital technology, including recent advancements in mobile access control.
From iOS integration to data encryption, online systems continue to change the way building networks operate, and various mobile access control applications are making use of the rising standards in this field.
The use of mobile phones and their apps has been a revelation to the hotel industry for example, where remote access now permits guests entry to various types of access points – removing the need for traditional key card methods for check in, check out and even lift access.
When developing the Consort Mobile Access App, we recently found Bluetooth functionality and intuitive cloud compatibility were central to its success, with these elements – alongside sustainability – becoming core development areas when it comes to modern mobile access control.
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