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A Deep Dive into Digital Identity and Access Control
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of digital identities and access control is more crucial than ever. Leading this change is Justin Wilmas, Executive Vice President for Sales at acre security. He will share his insights at GSX 2024 on September 23-25, 2024. His presentation centers around the pivotal role of digital identity and the dynamic changes shaping access control technology.
Digital Identity: The New Frontier
Digital identity is no longer a concept of the future; it is a present-day necessity. Justin emphasizes the importance of integrating personal and professional identities, particularly as remote work becomes more prevalent.
The merging of these identities on mobile devices provides great convenience and security. It lets people authenticate themselves easily, whether at work or on the go. This approach not only enhances user experience but also strengthens the security framework by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information.
Challenges and Opportunities in Access Control
One major challenge for organizations is the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. This policy needs strong security measures to protect personal devices used for work. The need to pay employees for using their own devices makes this challenge harder. This shows the careful balance between convenience and security.
Despite these challenges, the evolution of access control technology presents significant opportunities. As we move from traditional keypads to mobile solutions, the future of credential technology looks seamless and secure.
In his interview, Justin highlights the growth of NFC wallet credentials, which provide strong encryption and identity verification. This means mobile devices can reach security levels similar to smart cards today.
The Road Ahead: Embracing Change
Looking to the future, the possibilities for access control seem limitless. Justin imagines a world where access control is easy and efficient. He believes new technology will make current systems outdated. Despite future innovation uncertainties, we will steadfastly secure people, and premises, and authenticate true identity.
For those unsure about using cloud solutions, Justin assures that cloud technology helps businesses. It provides a good return on investment by lowering IT costs and improving efficiency. With 99.9% uptime, organizations can confidently migrate to the cloud, ensuring they remain agile and competitive.
Conclusion
The journey of access control in the last 20 years has been impressive. The next few decades will bring even more changes. As technology continues to advance, staying informed and adaptable is key for organizations looking to safeguard their digital assets.
To learn more about digital identity and access control, watch the full interview with Justin Wilmas. It provides valuable insights on these topics. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how these innovations can benefit your organization and prepare for the future.
About Justin Wilmas
With 20 years of experience in access control, Justin Wilmas has successfully addressed security challenges for end users and channel partners across major industry verticals. Throughout his career, he has consistently pioneered new paths to drive business growth for numerous industry leaders. His efforts have aided customers in implementing comprehensive enterprise security solutions that reduce risk and enhance compliance and operational efficiency. He currently serves as the EVP of Sales at acre security.
About acre security
Acre security is a global leader in the delivery of resilient digital and physical security solutions for every business. Keeping your people, premises, and data safe is as important to us as it is to you. We protect your valuable assets with a single portfolio of cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions.
Acre security offers a broad array of solutions including access control, visitor management, intrusion, workplace, transmission, and connectivity solutions – all hosted in a way that suits you. Since 2012, we’ve focused on advancing security initiatives to deliver tailored, robust, and future-proof solutions to tens of thousands around the globe. Working across banking, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail, and more, we give our customers peace of mind that their data, offices, and employees will stay safe.
