More businesses are becoming aware of biometrics for identification and access control — and security professionals who help educate them will reap the benefits..

AlertEnterprise received LenelS2 Factory Certification, with the company’s Guardian platform now interfacing with LenelS2’s OnGuard access control security system.

While security integrators and dealers are on the front lines of protecting their customers against cyber liability, their products can also be a point of entry for bad actors. Here’s how to protect end users and yourself.

Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, released its 2023 Top Security Trends Report which identifies user experience and convenience as rapidly emerging drivers behind the adoption of new physical security solutions.

While the more traditional physical card systems are still in play, integrators are seeing an increasing demand for mobile capabilities.

Top-performing security companies are still commanding high valuations when selling their businesses, while the financial markets tighten due to extra caution about the economy.

The acquisition enhances HID’s event access portfolio to include handheld readers and mobile pedestals scanning tickets using barcode and RFID technology, including NFC. 

While tech advances like mobile credentials and touchless opening solutions are changing how customers approach locks and access, mechanical door hardware continue to play a role.

Customer adoption rates for cloud-based access control services have boomed in recent years as more end users discover the benefits — from anytime-anywhere access to long-term cost savings.

Today’s intercoms and entry control systems not only help users screen visitors and control physical access, but also view video footage, verify credentials, administer lockdowns and improve processes.