ZBeta, a company delivering comprehensive physical security consulting services, announced the availability of its first tech perspective, Public Key Open Credential (PKOC), an in-depth examination of one of the physical security industry’s most important emerging credential standards.

The tech perspective, created by ZBeta LabZ, examines how PKOC — an open credential standard based on asymmetric/public key encryption and developed by PSIA — could influence the future of physical access control. By moving away from the proprietary ecosystems that have historically defined the market, PKOC’s framework is intended to improve interoperability and strengthen credential integrity to deliver greater flexibility in how access control platforms are managed. The research document also explores the practical realities surrounding adoption, including migration considerations, infrastructure readiness, mobile credential evolution and how PKOC compares with other emerging interoperability initiatives such as Aliro.

“As organizations continue modernizing access control infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of mobile credentials, it becomes increasingly important to understand how credential technologies — and the security models behind them — are evolving,” said Zack Brunette, CEO, ZBeta. “Our exploration is intended to help security leaders evaluate the broader shift occurring within the industry and consider the strategic implications of interoperability standards as part of long-term planning.”

Part of ZBeta and LabZ’s ongoing effort to elevate security industry conversations and provide technical insight, this also marks the launch of the LabZ Tech Perspective series — a thought leadership initiative focused on the technologies, trends and strategic challenges shaping the future of physical security. Through independent analysis, technical expertise and forward-looking guidance, the series will explore significant developments impacting the market and help security leaders better understand the innovations and decisions defining next-generation security programs.