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Industry views of mobile technology use in Patrick Goudkuil from D J Goode & Associates believes mobile
security technology has a part to play in the future of access control
According to Steve Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Gallagher, across a large number of industries; however, he advises it
choosing a quality security system is vital in ensuring mobile should be viewed as a piece of the overall security strategy,
security can provide secure, effective protection that meets the rather than the sole answer. Goudkuil recommends choosing a
needs of your site. recognised partner with a track record of providing robust cyber
security, and opting for technology that is secure and compatible
He describes a secure mobile access solution as one which has with existing systems.
algorithms in place to detect potential attacks, holds the option
of adding additional authentication requirements such as a
fingerprint or PIN, and which utilises a secure authentication What does the future hold?
method, such as public key credentials. As technology progresses and the world becomes more mobile,
it’s inevitable mobile technology will become more prevalent
Matt Brittle, Head of UK Security, Risk & Resilience at WSP, in the security industry. While it is difficult to predict exactly
believes there are a few key things organisations need to what the next big development will be, we anticipate digital IDs
understand as the security industry becomes more mobile, will become a feature of mobile security in the near future. In
which includes seeking education on how to keep themselves utilising a secure digital ID that can be displayed on a mobile
protected against threats. With this knowledge, organisations device, organisations can navigate one of the barriers to mobile
can ensure they aren’t leaving themselves vulnerable to attacks. security – the need for staff to carry a separate ID card in
addition to their mobile access credential.
As Brittle describes it, we used to lock things away behind a The emergence of IoT and smart technology is accelerating our
physical door but with mobile, we need to understand what the desire, as consumers, to integrate mobile technology into our
new virtual door is. The more people understand about their everyday lives. From million-dollar smart city projects, to the
mobile systems, the more secure and seamless the integrations ability to switch on your washing machine from your mobile
can be. phone, we all want to be a part of the technology evolution.
With the associated cost efficiencies and environmental benefits,
mobile has established an influential role in our future – not
only for the security industry, but all aspects of our lives.

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