LenelS2, the 2020 Gold ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner for Best Access Control & Authentication System, and Recognized in their Third Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, has introduced a new line of BlueDiamond mobile-ready readers.
These new multi-technology readers are cost-effective, designed to provide simultaneous support for a wide range of physical credentials and can be seamlessly upgraded to support BlueDiamond mobile credentials.
LenelS2, a global leader in advanced security systems and services, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.
“Access control needs are dynamic, and with BlueDiamond mobile-ready readers, users have a single platform that can meet their needs today, tomorrow and into the future,” explained Jeff Stanek, president, LenelS2.
“These new readers allow organizations to easily transition to mobile credentials at their own pace.”
BlueDiamond is an open platform, and the new line of mobile-ready readers are among the most versatile access control readers on the market.
The readers work seamlessly with existing infrastructure and are access control platform agnostic.
They include support for the standard output protocols including Supervised F/2F (SF/2F), Wiegand, OSDP™ and OSDP V2.
multi-technology readers, a feature-rich mobile app and the ability to support mobile and physical
credentials, organizations can upgrade to the BlueDiamond experience at their own pace.
The BlueDiamond platform supports a wide array of non-proprietary credentials with simultaneous support for a range of card technologies including standard proximity, HID® iCLASS®, MIFARE® and DESFire® EV1 and EV2.
The new readers simplify the migration from less secure credential technology, such as traditional proximity cards, to more secure technology using the industry’s open standard, DESFire EV2 using 128-bit AES encryption.
Upgrading a mobile-ready reader to support BlueDiamond mobile credentials is achieved through the purchase of a license and the recommissioning of a reader to support the software. No hardware changes are required.
Additionally, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) approved Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), which was recently made a global standard by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and can be used by any manufacturer, is becoming a requested feature on BlueDiamond mobile-ready readers.
(Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is an access control communications standard developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to improve interoperability among access control and security products. Courtesy of the Security Industry Association.)
OSDP provides interoperability among various companies’ access control and security products card readers, door controllers and other peripherals at secured access doors/gates.
With OSDP, all the functions which used to require many physical conductors in the cable run between the reader installed at the physical door location and the access control panel can be fully implemented using just two data wires.
“What OSDP does is use a more intelligent reader that carries on a bi-directional conversation between it and the panel,” further explained Mr. Stanek.
“OSDP supports both encryption and supervision. All data is encrypted and not transmitted the same way twice.
“Supervised connections indicate reader malfunctions or tampering. With OSDP, you are solving a potential identity theft problem because it is not possible to listen in between the reader and credential and decode or inject the captured data elsewhere.
“In order to use OSDP, you need both a reader and a panel capable of participating. OnGuard panels have had this built in for years.
“Recognizing the problem with the inherent insecurity of Wiegand technology, we are offering solutions to provide you with secure reader/credential technology.”
“This is part of our philosophy of assisting our customers in deploying robust security systems for their stakeholders.”
The BlueDiamond platform is part of the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program, designed to help protect people and assets, and to help optimize building health and efficiency.
(LenelS2’s Healthy Buildings Solutions offer ways to protect people and assets as well as optimize building health and efficiency, including Touchless Access, Occupancy Management, Enhanced Access Control and Proactive Screening Solutions. Courtesy of Carrier and YouTube.)
LenelS2 Brings Home the Gold in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is in its Fifth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC has been canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.
However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.
LenelS2
Best Access Control & Authentication System
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LenelS2 OnGuard access control system version 7.6
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LenelS2, part of Carrier Global Corporation’s, OnGuard® access control system is an integrated security platform that works with third-party software and hardware to provide enhanced protection through advanced technologies and innovative products.
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The OnGuard system version 7.6 expands cloud deployment options and provides enhanced operability and convenience.
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Extensive enhancements create a more scalable, accessible and cloud-compatible enterprise security platform, and enriches essential operations, including IT compliance, cybersecurity, reader and card technology and browser client usability.
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Innovative new features, expanded browser support and usability improvements to the OnGuard system’s suite of web-based clients and modules enhance ease of use, intuitive operation, and convenience for end users who monitor alarms, validate access requests and host visitors. In particular, the next generation visitor management suite provides unparalleled ease of use, increased mobility and seamless integration across a range of devices, from mobile to desktop.
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Cybersecurity enhancements make the OnGuard system version 7.6 the most secure release yet and include use of the TLS 1.2 protocol to encrypt email and browser client communications, while new rules eliminate default passwords from the system.
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LenelS2 was also recognized in the 2019 and 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.
LenelS2 is a global leader in advanced physical security solutions, including access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing, with technologies that include web-based and mobile applications enhanced by cloud-based services.
Incorporating open architecture, LenelS2 provides scalable, unified security management solutions to customers ranging from global enterprises to small- and mid-size businesses.
Easy to install and use, LenelS2 products are supported by an experienced, responsive team dedicated to providing exceptional service, and serves segments worldwide including corporate, education, healthcare and government.
To Learn More, please visit LenelS2.com.
The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
| COVID Innovations | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
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