With smart buildings, the tech nology of the future is open
With unwavering persistence, Robert Jansson has emphasised the importance of using
technology based on open standards and he has no plans to stop.
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Editor: Lennart Alexandrie
significantly easier," says Robert
Jansson.
Secure card technology
An important aspect of access
control systems is the reader
technology itself Stid's area
of expertise. Jansson empha-
sises that organisations should
avoid older 125 kHz technol-
ogy and instead use the globally
established 13.56 MHz radio
frequency for contactless com-
munication, as used in modern
RFID and NFC solutions.
"It enables fast data transfer,
strong security, and encryption.
The older 125 kHz technology
should be avoided," he advises.
When it comes to secure
cards, Jansson recommends
Desfire EV3.
"If all security attributes are
activated, Desfire EV3 provides
maximum security. If not, secu-
rity is compromised."
Regulations driving change
The EU's NIS2 Directive, the
existing GDPR framework, and
the upcoming Cyber Resilience
Act (CRA) are putting increasing
pressure on suppliers and or-
ganisations. Systems that handle
sensitive data or are connected
to critical infrastructure must
be continuously updated and
adaptable.
"Many existing access control
systems will need to be replaced.
That creates opportunities for
suppliers who build their solu-
tions on open standards," says
Robert Jansson.
The future is open
Robert Jansson is convinced
that the security industry, too, is
moving towards open technol-
ogy platforms. The development
of smart buildings and growing
integration needs support this
trend.
"Smart buildings require open
systems. Without standardised,
flexible, and secure platforms, it's
impossible to meet the increasing
demands for integration, cyber-
security, and future-proofing," he
says, concluding:
"Proprietary systems belong to
the past. The future is open."
We practise what we preach and share
our technology with players who want
to use it."
Stid designs and manufactures high-security identification and access control solutions, in-
cluding RFID readers, credentials, and mobile access systems for physical and logical security.