Security Technology Executive

FEB-MAR 2016

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February/March 2016 • SECURITY TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 29 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com Making the Change Once they decide to move to a new and com- prehensive ID solution, universities must often first acknowledge their limited budgets, the time, and cost associated with replacing exist- ing card infrastructure and, ultimately, the logistics of re-badging tens of thousands of campus card holders The solution is a cost-effective and compre- hensive, end-to-end ID solution that enables university administrators to upgrade their existing card system over the span of multiple years. This approach ensures they can still use legacy student ID cards and the existing cam- pus hardware as they incrementally deploy the new contactless smart cards for optimum flex- ibility. Key features of this solution include: • Multi-technology readers: These versatile readers support both new contactless smart cards and legacy magnetic swipe cards, as well as wireless locks with built- in encryption and enhanced security that eliminate the cost and management headaches of metal keys. • Card technology that delivers advanced security and interoperability between locks, readers, and multiple card applications: The latest card technology is flexible enough to be used not only for opening doors but also with desktop readers for checking out library books and paying for cafeteria meals in the cafeteria. • ID card printers and encoders, plus card per- sonalization software: Cards can be personal- ized by printing student information to the card at the same time encoding and program- ming of both magnetic swipe and contactless smart card technology is completed – all in a single, inline issuance process. Total issuance time is drastically reduced, data entry mis- takes are eliminated, and the new ID cards are printed with higher quality and better lamination, making them more attractive, durable and longer-lasting. Reaping the Benefits A system with the aforementioned elements offers robust security as well as real-time con- trol when a lock-down or other changes are needed. Administrators can quickly and eas- ily modify their access control system, includ- ing updating card privileges, revoking and replacing lost or stolen cards, and adding or removing applications. The bottom line: they have more confidence they are deliver ing best-in-class security and privacy protection for students, faculty and staff, as well as more Moving to contactless smart card technology delivers this One Card simplicity. It also lays the foundation for meeting the needs and expectations of today's very technology- savvy generation of students. Photo Courtesy of HID Global About the Author: Brett St. Pierre is the Western Regional Manager at HID Global.

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