For the past four years, ONVIF has charted a new course in the physical security industry that has opened doors for end users, system integrators and manufacturers to move past proprietary interfaces ...

PKOC eliminates shared secrets by using asymmetric encryption, boosting security and removing the need for licensing or proprietary infrastructure. It’s fully open and vendor-neutral, allowing any ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif.—The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) recently released its Area Control v1.0 spec to standardize communication with access control and intrusion products. The ...

What’s next for OSDP? The success of this event enabled the SIA OSDP Working Group to focus on delivering even more functionality to the industry. The security industry faces a new convergence as many ...

ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that its newest access control specification has been adopted by the global standards ...

Download IFSEC Global’s 2022 trend report on physical access control, covering the current technology and credentials in use, upgrade plans and challenges, and future trends ahead. Get an ...

In many residential properties worldwide, gaining access to deliver a package or visit someone involves punching in a gate code, using a physical key or key fob or relying on an audio intercom. These ...

Most people don’t think much about opening doors: insert key, turn knob and walk in. If your workplace issues ID badges there may be a bit more thought that goes into it as you tap the badge on a ...