Further reading:
The challenges of cybersecurity in access control
Technews Publishing SMART Security Solutions
Access Control & Identity Management Information Security
SMART Security Solutions summarises the key points dealing with modern cyber risks facing access control systems, from Mercury Security’s white paper “Meeting the Challenges of Cybersecurity in Access Control: A Future-Ready Approach.”
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Access as a Service is inevitable
Technews Publishing SMART Security Solutions ATG Digital
Access Control & Identity Management Infrastructure
When it comes to Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), most organisations (roughly 90% internationally) plan to move, or are in the process of moving to the cloud, but the majority of existing infrastructure (about 70%) remains on-premises for now.
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Securing your access hardware and software
SMART Security Solutions Technews Publishing RBH Access Technologies
Access Control & Identity Management Information Security
Securing access control technology is critical for physical and digital security. Every interaction between readers, controllers, and host systems creates a potential attack point for those with nefarious intent.
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From the editor's desk: It’s all about data
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News & Events
Welcome to the SMART Access and Identity Handbook 2026. We have slightly changed the handbook this year, specifically the selection guides, but there is still a lot of industry information inside, and ...
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Access trends for 2026
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Editor's Choice Access Control & Identity Management Infrastructure
The access control and identity management industry has been the cornerstone of organisations of all sizes for decades. SMART Security Solutions asked local integrators and distributors about the primary trends in the access and identity market for 2026.
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Beyond the fence
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Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Access Control & Identity Management
In a threat landscape characterised by sophisticated syndicates, harsh environmental conditions, and unstable power grids, a static barrier is no longer a defence; it is merely a brief delay.
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Zero Trust access control
Technews Publishing SMART Security Solutions CASA Software NEC XON
Editor's Choice Access Control & Identity Management Information Security
Zero Trust Architecture enforces the rule of ‘never trust, always verify’. It changes an organisation’s security posture by assuming that threats exist both inside and outside the perimeter, and it applies to information and physical security.
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Holding all the cards
neaMetrics Suprema SMART Security Solutions Technews Publishing
Access Control & Identity Management
After so many years of offering alternatives to card technology for access control, one could be forgiven for assuming we are all using biometrics or mobile credentials for all our physical and digital access requirements.
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From the editor's desk: The beginning of the end
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News & Events
As we come to the final issue of SMART Security Solutions, we can look back on a tough year: long decision-making cycles, squeezed budgets and the expectation of miracles on a shoestring. SMART Security ...
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AI and automation are rewriting the cloud security playbook
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AI & Data Analytics
Old-school security relied on rules-based systems that flagged only what was already known. AI flips the script: it analyses massive volumes of data in real-time, spotting anomalies that humans or static rules would miss.
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