Smart devices, mobile phones and tablets are becoming the control hub for the myriad of connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) – as are bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies in many organizations today. But this is creating unique and heightened security risks for IT professionals, such as higher exposure to data breaches, malware and compliance violations. BYOD is no longer an industry trend; it’s a fact of life for enterprise-wide operations and the IT organizations that must support them.
Did you know that the majority of today’s colleges and universities still use magnetic stripe cards as their primary technology? Unfortunately, mag stripe technology typically uses little or no security protections, and those universities that still use it are inherently vulnerable to security threats.
While administrators may be tempted to upgrade only to low frequency systems, this 30+ year-old technology still leaves security gaps without delivering significant cost savings or an easy upgrade path to future capabilities when needed.
The best option is to upgrade to the most current technological innovations in high frequency, contactless ID cards for the highest return on investment over time.
