| | NOVEMBER - 2019ENTERPRISE SECURITY6Privacy and security issues have been priorities for human existence for a very long time. Earlier, the security measures were only means for survival, but now their function has evolved to encompass privacy and protection. The evolution of access control technology has been a slow but steady journey starting from mechanical locks. Although in recent years, there has been an exponential growth in advancements and innovation in the field. Passwords, OTPs, RFID Access cards are just some of the notable innovations to occur in the last two decades. Additionally, with the inclusion of biometrics like fingerprint scanning, voice identification, and facial recognition, no. of possibilities of improvement in the field are becoming nigh endless.Conversely, methods to bypass access have also evolved side by side with access control method evolution. Lock picks were made to break locks. Hacking methods developed to crack passwords and magnetic strips were useful in bypassing access cards. Techniques to bypass biometric methods like fingerprint scanning and voice recognition already exist. Carnegie Mellon University even successfully developed glasses that can fool facial recognition. There has been a constant need for increasing mobility during the implementation of the technology. Also, the need for larger storage space for data retention and real-time surveillance is increasing day by day. Even then, the pace of advancements in the field has only increased. Integration with technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud services to provide mobility and handle a great amount of data. Data analytics help not only monitor and mitigate threats but also detect and prevent them. Biometric Signatures integrate biometric identifiers like hand gestures with user-familiar password systems providing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Consequently, the market now is filled with numerous access control solution providers. Therefore, it becomes essential to identify providers who adhere to the latest trends and continue to upgrade their products in response to emerging innovations.On that note, our distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, and analysts, along with CIOReview Magazine editorial board has assessed hundreds of solution providers and shortlisted ones that are at the forefront of providing the best access control solutions. We hope this list will help you to better secure your infrastructure and protect them from threats, both outside and inside.Let us know your thoughts.The Rising Tide of Access Control Solutions EditorialRussell Thomas Managing Editor michael@enterprisesecuritymag.comNOVEMBER - 01 - 2019, Volume 05 - 23 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to ENTERPRISE SECURITYVisit www.enterprisesecuritymag.com Copyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Managing EditorRussell ThomasEditorial StaffAaron PierceAlex D'SouzaAva GarciaJustin S GonsalvesJoshua ParkerAbhilash PunnoliparambilVisualizersAsher BlakeSalesAlena D'Souzaalena@enterprisesecuritymag.comContact Us:Phone:510.757.1040Fax:510-894-8405Email:sales@enterprisesecuritymag.comeditor@enterprisesecuritymag.commarketing@enterprisesecuritymag.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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