Preparing enterprise access control for the next generation of credentials
The way people authenticate access is evolving rapidly. Physical cards and standalone credentials are being replaced by secure digital identities stored on devices people already use every day.
Smart MasterKey is advancing its mobile access platform by expanding support for modern credential ecosystems, including HID-based credentials and digital wallets such as Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
From physical credentials to digital identity
Traditional access credentials — plastic cards and key fobs — introduce operational friction:
- Issuance and replacement overhead
- Lost or forgotten credentials
- Delayed onboarding and offboarding
- Ongoing logistics and cost
Digital credentials shift access control from physical objects to secure digital identity, enabling faster, safer, and more flexible access management.
Integrating with established credential ecosystems
Smart MasterKey is designed to integrate with established credential providers and identity ecosystems, including HID technologies, allowing organizations to align mobile access with widely adopted enterprise security standards.
This approach ensures:
- Compatibility with existing enterprise security strategies
- A smooth transition from cards to mobile credentials
- Long-term scalability as credential technologies evolve
Smart MasterKey acts as the access orchestration layer, while credentials remain securely managed within trusted ecosystems.
Wallet-based access: convenience without compromise
Digital wallets are becoming a natural home for secure credentials. By supporting wallet-based access models, Smart MasterKey enables:
- Access credentials stored securely on smartphones
- Familiar user experience for employees and tenants
- Strong device-level security and authentication
- Reduced reliance on dedicated access cards
For users, access becomes as simple as using the device already in their pocket.
Built for enterprise security and scale
Mobile credentials must meet enterprise-grade security expectations. Smart MasterKey is built to support:
- Secure credential issuance and revocation
- Centralized access management
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Multi-site and multi-tenant environments
Digital credentials are managed with the same rigor as traditional access systems — with far greater flexibility.
A future-ready access platform
By supporting HID technologies and digital wallet integrations, Smart MasterKey ensures organizations are not locked into a single credential format or vendor path.
Instead, they gain:
- Flexibility to adopt new credential types over time
- Reduced dependency on physical media
- A future-proof access strategy aligned with mobile-first workplaces
Looking ahead
As mobile identity continues to evolve, access control must evolve with it. Smart MasterKey is building toward a future where secure digital credentials, mobile wallets, and enterprise access systems work together seamlessly.
Access control is becoming a digital identity — and Smart MasterKey is ready for it.
Interested in running a pilot with Smart MasterKey? Get in touch.