ASSA ABLOY calls for full end-to-end encryption in access control systems
ASSA ABLOY highlights the necessity of continuous data encryption to prevent unauthorized access and system manipulation in electronic security installations.
As digital security threats evolve, ASSA ABLOY has emphasized the critical importance of implementing robust, end-to-end encryption within access control systems. According to the company, professional installers must prioritize security measures that ensure data integrity from the server down to the individual door lock to protect against hacking and physical tampering.
The core of a secure installation lies in two-way authentication, where both the system server and the access credential verify each other. ASSA ABLOY notes that many basic systems lack this level of handshake, leaving them vulnerable to signal interception or cable manipulation—often described as the electronic equivalent of hot-wiring a vehicle. Continuous encryption ensures that even if an intruder gains physical access to wiring, they cannot extract the data required to unlock the system.
Regulatory standards, such as the FG protection class B3, explicitly require that all communication signals remain encrypted. By ensuring that there are no gaps in the encryption chain, organizations can effectively deny access to unauthorized credentials and protect commercial assets against sophisticated digital exploitation.