Access & Identity

The SecurityInfoWatch.com Access & Identity category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who use and/or install access control and identity management systems. It covers both technology and business trends that impact the access control and identity management industry.
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In our work around infant abduction prevention, we carefully assess each of the unit's physical egress points. We are looking for the shortest possible path to get an infant from the unit into a car or otherwise offsite.
Healthcare

Best Practices for Preventing Infant Abductions in Healthcare

March 13, 2025
Healthcare facilities must adopt a comprehensive security framework that goes beyond guidelines to protect vulnerable patients.
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From advanced video analytics and biometric authentication to predictive threat detection, AI and ML are redefining how security systems operate.
Access & Identity

How Not Deploying Zero Trust Data with AI May Risk Team Safety, Mission Failure

March 13, 2025
As AI transforms threat detection and response, securing the data that powers it is critical.
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Today, IoT devices, including physical security products, often operate in diverse and remote environments, with fleets typically ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of devices.
Physical Hardening

Why Physical Security Products Need Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates Under the EU CRA

March 13, 2025
Legacy methods of updating physical security devices, like manual intervention or USB-based updates, are outdated and impractical in today’s interconnected landscape.
AuthenticID and Authvia join forces to provide secure, frictionless digital payments
Access & Identity

AuthenticID and Authvia join forces to provide secure, frictionless digital payments

March 12, 2025
AuthenticID’s identity verification platform will be integrated into Authvia’s Text-to-Pay and Conversational Commerce solution.
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Reader Units

TSL Access Reader from ICT

See it at ISC West 2025 Booth 18117
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Access Control Software & Management Systems

MVP Access Cloud-Hosted Access Control from Napco

ISC West 2025 Booth 12031: Offers native hardware support for Napco's hardwired controllers and wireless locking solutions.
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Locks

Salto XS4 One S Keypad

March 11, 2025
ISC West 2025 Booth 17075: Ideal for hospitality, commercial, workspaces, education, multi-family residential, retail, and more.
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Locks

dormakaba CenconX Cash-In-Transit (CIT) and ATM Safe Lock

March 11, 2025
See it at ISC West 2025 Booth 20007
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Door Hardware

SDC Auto EntryControl Low Energy Swing Door Operator

ISC West 2025 Booth 21109: Features a powerful, 1-Amp+, 24VDC internal power supply for true plug-and-play integration.
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Locks

Schlage L Series Latch Retraction Mortise Solutions from Allegion

March 11, 2025
ISC West 2025 Booth 25053: Six L Series mortise functions featuring ultra-quiet, motor driven latch retraction will premiere at ISC West.
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Roussel explains it's important to use AI-powered identity verification systems that can spot deepfake manipulations and fake IDs. 'These systems are smart enough to detect minute discrepancies in details on both the identity document and in the presented face,' he says.
Access & Identity

Executive Q&A: Navigating AI, Biometrics and the Future of Identity Security

March 11, 2025
Jimmy Roussel, COO at IDScan.net, discusses the evolving threats to identity security, including deepfakes and synthetic identities, and shares strategies for strengthening authenticati...
Morse Watchmans to host 'Key Truths' Trivia Game at ISC West 2025
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Morse Watchmans to host "Key Truths" Trivia Game at ISC West 2025

March 11, 2025
Test your key expertise for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card.
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Locks

Centrios Padlock

March 11, 2025
ISC West 2025 Booth 8070: Rechargeable padlock integrates with the Centrios mobile app