Access & Identity

Paul F. Benne is a 37-year veteran in the protective services industry. He is President of Sentinel Consulting LLC, a security consulting and design firm in based in New York City. Connect with him via LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/paulbenne or visit www.sentinelgroup.us
The access control credential standard is spurring the shift in philosophy from closed methods to open, identity-centric trust models.
May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Genetec is encouraging organizations to adopt stronger credential governance and identity management practices to defend connected physical security systems against evolving AI-driven cyber threats.
May 14, 2026
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Mobile credentials are reshaping how enterprises manage access across physical and digital environments.
May 13, 2026
Vingcard expanded its New York hospitality technology presence through ASSA ABLOY’s acquisition of GESI Hospitality.
May 7, 2026
The Lockly Visage smart lock combines facial recognition, biometric authentication and Apple Home compatibility in the company’s new Zeno Series lineup.
May 7, 2026
ABLOY CUMULUS platform enables centralized, connected access control for distributed critical infrastructure sites.
May 5, 2026
dormakaba’s new Nogales facility supports global production and distribution of mechanical and electronic locking solutions.
May 5, 2026
HID’s Crescendo authenticator enables Enterprise Attestation to verify device provenance during secure passkey enrollment.
May 5, 2026

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