Despite the well-deserved attention paid to cybercrime and electronic data breaches, physical access security remains a critical frontline defense for organizations. And while smart cards, key fobs and other access technologies are commonplace in many office environments today, the proliferation of mobile devices means that smartphones, tablets and other smart devices can now be leveraged for access control applications. This whitepaper will focus on the benefits of mobile access control in the new mobile-first world, help readers understand the technologies that are available, and discuss what organizations need to consider when implementing a mobile access control solution.