Do you specialise in Access Control? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Access Control. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Access Control […]
Fake ID Fabrication: The race to anti-fraud measures
By Rob Cook, Senior Analyst at Flashpoint United States government-issued identification cards are replete with anti-fraud measures such as ultraviolet ink markings and holographics intent on stemming the reproduction of phony IDs. That, however, has not stymied a growing underground economy of sites servicing criminals wishing to obtain and use fraudulent U.S. ID cards. While only […]
Fujitsu expands PalmSecure biometric security offering
Fujitsu has revealed a new, extended range of PalmSecure-based biometric security solutions that it claims ‘consigns passwords to history’. Available immediately to customers in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, the expanded Fujitsu PalmSecure offering comprises four main elements: Fujitsu Biometric Authentication PalmSecure ID Engine; ID GateKeeper; ID LifePass; and ID Login V2 for access to client […]
Voice biometrics demand to hit $2.8bn by 2024
The global Voice Biometrics Market size is expected to grow from $984 million in 2019 to $2,845 million by 2024, equivalent to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23.7% That’s according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets, which says the key factors driving demand include an increasing need for robust fraud detection and prevention […]
60% of multinationals think their access control isn’t future-proof
Nedap Security Management presented several key conclusions from its benchmark study at ASIS Europe 2019, including worrying feedback from business leaders when it comes to access control. The study focuses on the access control challenges and opportunities faced by multinationals – both now and in the future. One significant finding was that almost 60% of […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Centralized, multi-site door access control made simple
Problem: Most access control systems are site-centric, driven by local databases of staff permissions, so when it comes to trying to oversee or manage building access for sites in different locations, sharing and synchronising access information requires additional appliances and significantly increases system complexity. Enterprise-class solutions for physical access management require substantial up-front investment and […]
Global electronic access control market to hit $13bn by 2023
The global electronic access control market will grow from $8.2 billion in 2017 to $13.3 billion by 2023, equivalent to a CAGR of 8.53% during the forecast period. That’s according to the latest forecasts from Market Research Future, which includes all electromechanical hardware devices that used to limit access into any private premise in its […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Simpler, stronger access control through identity driven security
Physical and IT security work seamlessly together with EdgeConnector door access control software; delivering streamlined permissions administration, a simplified infrastructure that gives central oversight across all sites as standard, as well as cyber-physical protection capabilities that support information security and compliance. Security professionals can now leverage the power and flexibility of an IT network’s existing […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: One ID for all access – Secure, convenient & manageable
Hybrid smartcards are the most secure and cost-effective solution for providing staff with just one credential for all identity and access applications – making life easier for employees and strengthening security by enforcing desired behaviours. Organisations typically have many different systems that require user identity verification in addition to building access control, such as secure […]
Physical security demand to hit $119bn by 2023
It’s been predicted that the global physical security market will to grow in value from $84.1 billion last year to $119.4 billion by 2023. That’s equivalent to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, according to analysis from ResearchandMarkets. Its report, The ‘Physical Security Market by Component and Services, Organisation Size, Vertical and Region […]
