Enhanced Mobile Access for Universities Through Partnership between ASSA ABLOY, Transact, and CBORD
In the rapidly evolving landscape of access control systems, mobile credentials have become central components, driving a shift from traditional methods. This transformation, fuelled by cloud enablement, security-first thinking, and layered authentication, has been underway since 2022.
Approximately 55% of security professionals now prioritise controllers that support mobile credentials, reflecting a strong shift towards mobile identity in access control design. Over half of surveyed organisations view cloud enablement as critical, enabling real-time monitoring and scalability of access systems.
Organisations are increasingly adopting layered authentication, combining mobile phone digital credentials with biometrics such as fingerprint or facial recognition, to reduce risks of unauthorized access. This multifactor approach mitigates risks from stolen credentials or device loss.
The growing focus on cybersecurity, due to emerging mobile threats, is driving organisations to strengthen mobile endpoint security, awareness, and threat detection. Industry reports project sustained acceleration in mobile-based access controls, tied to cloud migration, AI-driven solutions, IoT integration, and evolving cybersecurity compliance pressures.
Expert support comes from Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY, who offer a team with decades of experience supporting secure, connected campus environments. Nearly 40% of organisations now actively use mobile credentials for access control, up from 32% in 2022.
Schools can leverage a network of security integrators and door-hardware specialists for the installation, software integration, and service of mobile-enabled access control. This shift in behaviour is reshaping expectations on campus, where students increasingly anticipate technology that blends into daily life.
Mobile-credential-driven wireless locks make residence halls more appealing to students while improving security over traditional brass keys. Students can unlock dorm rooms with a tap using mobile credentials, enhancing convenience and security.
Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY share a commitment to helping schools modernize access with minimal friction for IT teams. Together, they support nearly 100 campuses worldwide in enhancing safety and convenience. ASSA ABLOY has a long, successful history teaming with Transact + CBORD to deliver the modern access experience students want.
However, the growing reliance on mobile credentials also presents a new security challenge: the use of cellular signal jammers is increasing, leaving security systems vulnerable. To combat this threat, DMP introduces JamAlert, a detection device designed to combat the growing threat of cellular signal jammers.
The partnership between Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY includes ongoing investment in tools and experiences that support a smarter, mobile-first campus. Their collaboration aims to streamline hardware selection, on-site commissioning, and ensure reliable, future-ready wireless locks from day one.
- The integration of technology in education and self-development, such as the use of mobile credentials for access control, reflects a growing demand for seamless and secure experiences in everyday life.
- In the realm of finance, where cybersecurity is paramount, organizations are investing in tools like JamAlert to combat the growing threat of cellular signal jammers, ensuring the reliability and security of mobile-based access control systems.
