There has long been a discussion of the perils and virtues of authentication factors. Is it more secure to use something we have (a key card), something we know (a password), or something we are (biometrics)?

Mobile credentials are considerably more secure than physical access control, because they eliminate the need for physical cards or badges, support multiple security protocols, and add layers of protection on top of basic card encryption.

HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future and painting a picture of an industry that has been undergoing considerable transformation.

The growing popularity of trusted ecosystems of cloud-connected access control devices, applications and trusted mobile identities has made mobile access easier to adopt than ever.

SMART Security Solutions hosted a round table discussion with various players in the access and identity market, to find out what they experienced in the last year, as well as their expectations for 2024.

NIST’s Face Recognition Vendor Test is the most respected industry benchmark for companies building and using face recognition technology, and its benefit for the industry is undeniable.

SMART Security Solutions examines the advantages and disadvantages of mobile credentials in a market dominated by cards and fobs, in which biometrics is viewed as a secure alternative.

As the world has become global and digital, traditional means for confirming authentic identity, and understanding what is real and what is fake have become impractical.

HID has introduced its Seos Bamboo credentials made from sustainably sourced bamboo, instead of PVC. The credential is part of HID’s Seos security solution and is the first in a range of physical access security Eco Cards.