Guide to Upgrading Physical Access Control Infrastructure

Understand when and how to upgrade your access control controllers with guidance on migration priorities, cybersecurity considerations and pathways from legacy to next-generation technology.
Sept. 29, 2026

Get practical guidance for planning your access control hardware migration. This guide compares controller and I/O module generations, identifies the urgency of upgrading legacy hardware and outlines key cybersecurity and lifecycle considerations. You’ll also learn recommended migration pathways and security best practices to help determine when to upgrade and how to build a more secure, extensible and future-ready access control infrastructure.