Forecasted Trends in Access Control Systems for 2025
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Mercury Security's latest report, titled "Exploring the Future of Access Control: A Comprehensive Analysis," delves into the evolving security landscape, particularly in relation to access control. The report is based on a survey conducted among over 450 professionals across Europe and North America.
The survey findings suggest that access controllers are becoming smarter, more secure, and more adaptable to modern security needs, thanks to advances in cybersecurity, edge computing, and IoT.
Cybersecurity
The report highlights the importance of aligning with cybersecurity standards, with 90% of respondents emphasizing this point. Advanced protection measures such as secure boot, OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol), and cryptography are crucial decision drivers for 71% of the respondents. The report also underscores the need for rigorous cybersecurity hardening in access control systems.
Edge Computing
The trend towards edge intelligence and embedded applications is transforming access control by making systems more intelligent and autonomous. The report discusses how this shift is enabling access control systems to process and analyse data locally, reducing latency and improving system performance.
IoT
The integration of IoT technologies is part of the broader ecosystem shift, where openness and compatibility with other devices and systems are becoming increasingly important. The survey findings reveal a strong desire for controllers to be compatible with various credentials, including mobile credentials (55% of respondents), and to be cloud-enabled for scalability, real-time monitoring, and remote management (52%).
These trends are contributing to access control systems becoming more secure, adaptable, and interconnected as part of the evolving security landscape. The report discusses the implications of these technological trends for the future of access control, offering a valuable resource for professionals in the access control industry seeking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments.
[1]: Cybersecurity Measures Drive Decision Making in Access Control [2]: Edge Computing Transforms Access Control Systems [3]: IoT Integration Shapes the Future of Access Control [4]: The Evolving Security Landscape and Its Impact on Access Control
- The report underscores the significance of cybersecurity measures, such as secure boot, OSDP, and cryptography, in driving decision-making processes for 71% of respondents in the evolving access control landscape.
- The integration of IoT technologies is reshaping the future of access control, with a strong demand for controllers to be compatible with various credentials like mobile credentials (55% of respondents) and cloud-enabled for scalability, real-time monitoring, and remote management (52%), reflecting the broader shift towards openness and compatibility in the technological arena.
