Public Key Open Credentials (PKOC): The Future of Secure and Interoperable Access Control? [Webinar]

The physical access control industry is entering a pivotal moment as organizations reassess the long-term security, interoperability, and operational limitations of traditional credential technologies. While proprietary, symmetric-key credential systems have dominated the market for decades, emerging standards such as Public Key Open Credentials (PKOC) are introducing a new model built on asymmetric encryption, open architecture, and greater interoperability.

In this educational session, security leaders and technology professionals will explore what PKOC is, how it works, and why it is generating growing industry attention. We'll examine the current state of access credentials, the challenges associated with proprietary ecosystems, and how public key-based approaches could reshape the future of physical identity and access management.

Designed for security decision-makers, this session will provide a practical discussion focused on helping organizations get a better understanding of the evolving credential landscape and how to evaluate future-ready access control strategies.

Key Topics Include:

• Why interoperability has become a growing industry challenge
• How PKOC works in physical access control environments
• Potential security, operational, and cost advantages
• Migration considerations for existing enterprise systems
• The impact of mobile credentials and wallet technologies
• PKOC vs. emerging interoperability initiatives like Aliro

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