Evolutionary Trends in Access Control- it’s the Network Baby!

Presented by:

Steve Fisher, Founder

Open Options Inc.

A brief history of Access Control Network Topology

Individual Door Controllers Proprietary Network/Communications Loop Single Stage Design Access Relay on Non-Secure Side Single Card & Reader Technologies Only Three Access Control Companies

ProprietaryHost

Single Stage Readers

ProprietaryCommunications

AdvancementsThe 2cd Generation

Two Stage Design Reader Separated Access Relay behind Secure Side Various Card & Reader Technologies Options Emerge in Topology

ProprietaryHost

Two Stage Readers

ProprietaryCommunications

Single Stage Readers – The wiring for lock and door contactis routed to the reader and possibly exposed to attack.

2 Stage Readers – The wiring for each device isrouted back to the controller toreduce risk of accidental exposure

What is Distributive Intelligence?The 3rd Generation

What if the computer goes down? Off Line Storage of Event Data Off Line Continuation of Access Decisions Centralized Decision and Reporting Non-host based Linking between hardware Resilience of single door failure

Control Panels withDistributed Intelligence

RS-485 communications line More controllers

Access Control on the Network1994

Host to Distributive Intelligent “Non-Standard” Networks-Novell, X.25,

Token Ring, etc. Host Limitations Network Limitations Only a Few Systems Capable

Cat 5 network

cableNetwork

Hub/Switch

Control Panels withDistributed Intelligence

Last 10 years

Robust Networks Standardization of TCP/IP The Internet Interoperability-Non Proprietary Emphasis Microprocessor Designs/Costs Growth in Access Control Customers Enterprise Deployments Computer Savvy Society

2008,…”back to the future?”

Single Stage Access Relay on Non-Secure Side Limited Feature Set Limited Distributive Intelligence Only a few Systems Capable

IP readers

Cat 5 network

cableNetwork

Hub/Switch

Today,… “on with the future!”

Dual Stage Designs Networked Full Distributive Intelligence Power Over Ethernet (POE) Interoperability at the Portal ..Video & IC Reduced Costs

Cat 5 network

cableNetwork

Hub/Switch

Why is understanding “evolution” important?

Staged roll outs of systems Budget constraints for replacements Wide spread use of specific feature sets Continuity of maintenance Long term use of the systems (average 8 years)

Consistency of operations-Daily use Usually cannot replace entire system (locks,

readers, control devices

“Just because it’s warm, brown and on your plate does not mean it’s a steak.”

Remote Access Portals-To drop or not to drop? Parking Facilities Perimeter Turnstiles & Gates

Existing Locking Devices & POE Limitations Magnetic Locks Fire Codes and Municipal Authorities

Existing Feature Utilization in Upgrades Linked Events Anti-passback Card Triggers

Questions & Discussion