When organizations are investigating ways to increase security, minimize contact, and reduce operating expenses related to security and human resources, one solution rises to the top: implementation of mobile credentials for access control.
A mobile credential is an access control credential that is loaded onto a mobile device. An application specific to the access control system is loaded onto a mobile device and is then able to be used to gain access to controlled doors.
By implementing a mobile credential solution, the organization can save expenses related to stocking and printing card credentials. And since the mobile credential is loaded onto employees’ most guarded electronic devise, they are less likely to lose it or forget to bring it to the office. If a card credential is lost, it can be used to gain access to the building if it has identifiable information on it.
The reader at the secure door is replaced or is complimented by a mobile credential reader which can receive the credential signal from the mobile device, usually over Bluetooth or other device-specific technologies that we will cover in Part 2 of this series.
And for facilities that still use PIN rather than readers, mobile credentials eliminate the need to touch a device, especially when organizations are researching ways to minimize touching of virtually any surface, especially door handles, where viruses can be passed from person to person.
If credential security is a concern, system administrators can be assured that the credential is secure on the device and can’t be used by an unauthorized person by transferring the credential. Even government entities are discovering the benefits of mobile credentials, implementing access control for securing doors and even providing driver’s licenses specifically to be stored and displayed on a mobile device.
Check back for Part 2 where we will dig deeper into how mobile credentials are issued, stored, and used.
Expert Advice and Support
The Vision team is ready to help you protect your employees, contractors, visitors, and assets by providing expert advice and system design of high-performance access control solutions. We can help implement immediate fixes and design long-term solutions. We’ll navigate initial discussions with all stakeholders by clearly explaining the technology and how it operates and impacts all stakeholders. Once a plan is approved, our experienced team will ensure your facilities are properly protected.
