
Security and Access Control


A False Sense of IoT Security?
Recent news reports paint a grim picture of the Internet of Things as an unsecured arena vulnerable to malicious players.
How to Track Attendance via RFID, BLE and QR Codes
Schools and conferences have a variety of choices, ranging from inexpensive QR codes and LF RFID to automated systems with fixed readers leveraging UHF RFID technology.
RFID News Roundup
RF Code intros edge monitoring solution for remote locations; Senet, Helium expand LoRaWAN connectivity globally; Kerlink gateways power SkyLab LoRaWAN for wind energy; IoT company UnaBiz appointed new Sigfox owner; IIJ Global, Excelfore boost connected car software security; Auterion, Spleenlab partner on drones, AI for infrastructure inspections.
World Trade Center Property Provides NFC-Based Building Access
Silverstein Properties is allowing tenants at 7 World Trade Center to use their iPhones or watches to access the building, their offices or other secured areas via a solution from HID Global, using Apple Pay.
Taiwan Museum Pilots UHF RFID System for Stored Art
Passive RFID technology coupled with IR sensors, provided by EPC Solutions Taiwan, manages the precise location of fine art inside narrow cabinets in the museum's storage area, automating inventory data and preventing theft in real time.
The Access-Control Benefits of Bluetooth Technology
BLE-enabled readers are gaining in popularity, and increased convenience and secure encryption are just a few of their advantages.
Pandemic Puts Access-Control Products in the Spotlight
COVID-19 has prompted many organizations to adopt touchless and biometric access-control solutions, as well as other emerging technologies, such as contact tracing.
How Bluetooth Better Connects Control and Convenience
While proximity cards may dominate the access-control landscape, a shift is afoot with the evolution to smartphone-based credentialing via Bluetooth-enabled readers offering enhanced convenience and secure encryption.