Focus on Keypad Readers in Access Control Applications
Today, a “hands-free” movement, driven in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic, affects many aspects of our lives. The integration of mobile technology for access control applications was rapidly developing even before the pandemic, and the events of 2020 have only accelerated this trend. So why focus on keypad readers? Despite current health concerns and technology advancements, the fact remains that millions of keypad readers are in use today—and for good reason.
A keypad reader can add an extra layer of security to an access control interaction. In addition to reading a card or tag, a keypad reader can accept a personal identification number (PIN) as a secondary credential, thereby creating a more secure exchange known as two-factor authentication.
This issue of The Reader offers a focus on a variety of resources to assist in the successful specification, sales, installation and use of keypad readers.
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