Cybersecurity and data privacy are priorities for Suprema as it strives to offer cutting-edge access control solutions.
As access control devices increasingly become connected and more customers prefer the convenience of integrated solutions, data security and privacy have become critical problems. Several incidents in recent years have shed light on how physical security devices can be vulnerable to malicious attacks if proper cybersecurity measures are not in place. Concerns about privacy have prompted authorities worldwide to come up with laws that regulate the use of data.
This is a priority for Suprema as it strives to offer cutting-edge access control solutions that would give customers complete peace of mind. Speaking to asmag.com recently, Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim explained that the access control industry faces two major data security threats. Dealing with these vulnerabilities is essential for the seamless operation of solutions.
“Physical security infrastructure is essential for all organizations,” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim said. “It is important to prevent fingerprint and facial recognition spoofing because the loss of control over physical access can make data protection useless. It’s also very important to protect data from hackers, as access control credentials can be personally identifiable. Organizations need a total security solution to protect both physical access points and data from security threats.”
Steps to counter data security and privacy threats
For many customers, figuring out the cybersecurity readiness of a solution is difficult. Most companies claim to offer protection against hackers, but how do you know if they actually walk the talk? This is where certifications from independent agencies become relevant.
“Suprema recently renewed two important international standard certifications regarding information security management (ISO/IEC 27001) and privacy information management (ISO/IEC 27701),” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim said. “These certifications were established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the most authoritative organizations in the field of data protection.”
ISO/IEC 27001 certification requires meeting a strict list of 114 controls in 14 categories, including information security policies, supplier relationships, and operations security. ISO/IEC 27701 specifies requirements and provides guidance for protecting private information, such as conditions for data collection and processing, encryption, and de-identification of personally identifiable information at a level that complies with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) of the European Union.
“The best part is that data protection is integrated into the design of Suprema’s products and services, from the early development stage through to manufacturing,” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim continued. “All Suprema software and hardware are built to prevent external hacking attacks. Third-party data manipulation is impossible because everything is encrypted and protected by Secure Element (SE). With SE, encrypted privacy information and cryptographic keys are stored in a separate and isolated location, preventing decryption in the case of a data leak.”
How businesses can ensure data privacy
Businesses across the world have several concerns now. Economic uncertainties fueled by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions have created several challenges for them. In this context, it is essential that their physical security solutions providers understand what they need and offer it proactively. Suprema’s efforts to ensure complete privacy and data security is one such step, allowing businesses to rest assured of security and regulatory compliance.
“Suprema’s access control systems are embedded with advanced security technologies,” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim said. “Suprema has adopted ‘Secure Coding’ for software development, which helps to prevent security vulnerabilities. Also, ‘Secure Boot’ ensures safe system startup by restricting the download of unauthorized software. Finally, ‘Secure Element’ is a chip that protects encrypted privacy information by storing cryptographic keys in a separate location.”
The best part is that Suprema carefully studies the regulations in different countries and offers features that would allow compliance. This is critical, especially for global customers who may have a presence in several countries and require solutions that can enable seamless operations.
“Suprema adheres to GDPR, the strictest privacy and data protection law in the world, at all stages from product design and development,” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim said. “Suprema serves customers from countries with some of the highest standards in privacy laws, including the United States, Europe, and Korea, proving that Suprema’s data protection capabilities are at the global level.”
Supporting integrators for best service
Offering robust solutions is excellent, but all the effort can become futile if they are not installed correctly. Integrators have an important role in ensuring that end customers can take full advantage of a solution. Suprema understands this and ensures the integrators’ work remains simple and hassle-free.
“All Suprema services are modularized to protect devices and software and prevent integrators from changing settings during installation,” Suprema CEO Hanchul Kim said. “There is no need for integrators to undergo complicated training to protect data; users can simply turn on an ‘Encryption’ option on the device or software.”
Suprema also distributes guidelines to help customers safely manage personal information. Professional advice and technical support are also provided on the Suprema Knowledge Center webpage to continuously engage with customers and solve issues regarding security settings and installation.
Final word
Protecting data and ensuring privacy has become critical for access control solution providers. As technology advances, hackers and cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating rigorous methods.
As a leading access control solutions provider, Suprema understands these requirements perfectly. Combining high-end technologies and solid support, the company ensures maximum protection of data, compliance with global privacy regulations, and peace of mind for the customer.