THE READER

News for the Access Control Professional

NOVEMBER 2020

Cyber Remedies

By Scott Lindley
General Manager, Farpointe Data

As seen on Professional Security Magazine Online

Protecting your customers from hackers is imperative. Threats have grown from teenage mischief makers to sophisticated government-backed entities, and now, even advertising and analytics companies. Think Ferris Bueller, Iran and Quibi. With knowledge of what these hackers seek—and the straight-forward, undemanding remedies that are becoming available to thwart them—there is little reason not to incorporate basic cyber-security into your access control solutions.

Multiple credentials—which use a smartphone's Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to communicate with Conekt mobile-ready readers—can be loaded into the Conekt Wallet App.

Product Spotlight: CONEKT^® CMC-2 Mobile Credentials

With a convenient cloud-based delivery system and no physical credentials to inventory, Conekt mobile credentials are quicker and easier to order, distribute, and maintain.

Benefits:

Supports both industry-standard and custom access control formats
Delivered in the exact ID sequence ordered—no under- or over-runs
Options to private label—logo, graphics, text and more
Secured by AES encryption—proven data protection
Operates on Apple® iPhone® and Google® Android™-based smartphones

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FAQ on Mobile Credentials

Mobile technology in access control applications is a growing trend, and integrators are well positioned to take advantage of its benefits. Secure data transfer, end-user convenience, support for multiple formats, and flexible system compatibility all combine to provide a wealth of opportunities for integrators.

Our FAQ on Mobile Credentials provides some guidance on mobile credentials and their use in access control.

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Switch™ Tech

Switch Tech makes it possible to add smartphone-based mobile access to virtually any small format interchangeable core (SFIC) lock application and then integrate these cores with electronic access control. Switch Tech's unique design and innovative functionality has been recognized by industry professionals. Explore how dormakaba and Switch Tech are making access control safe and secure.

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Please note that on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, Farpointe's offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. From all of us at Farpointe, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

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