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IP Access control & Cybersecurity: Awareness for a new era
Deepen your cybersecurity understanding with our free guide
Get expert insights, key data, and a checklist for best practices
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Get expert insights, key data, and a checklist for best practices
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Knowledge is your best defense
IP-based access control has revolutionized security, but it’s also opened the door to new cybersecurity risks. Hackers constantly evolve their tactics, and outdated security practices leave businesses vulnerable. The statistics are shocking:
- 54% of organizations worldwide experienced an IoT-related security breach
- 60% of breaches are linked to unpatched cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Cybercrime damages projected to hit $10.5 trillion in 2025
Despite this, many undervalue the importance of strong cybersecurity awareness, best practices, and cyberthreat regulations within the access control industry.
This guide to cybersecurity in access control will equip you with the knowledge you need to keep your organization— and your customers —safe.
What will you learn in this eBook?
Cybersecurity best practices
Includes a complete checklist for best practices in IP-based systems
Vulnerability management & disclosures
A step-by-step guide to identifying, reporting, and disclosing responsibly
Compliance and cybersecurity standards
What is the Radio Equipment Directive? What is NIS2? How do they affect your business? Find out!
How to build security from the ground up
Insights into the important role product development plays in cybersecurity
The importance of security updates
Learn why regular updates are so important and how to spot a reliable manufacturer
Why a strong understanding of cybersecurity is essential
Cybersecurity awareness is crucial when managing any IP-based system, including access control, as the process involves sensitive data passing through multiple components – credentials, readers, controllers, servers, software clients, and more. If any part of this chain is unprotected, it creates vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit, leading to data breaches and unauthorized access.
Beyond financial losses, cybersecurity threats in access control can have real-world consequences. A compromised system allows intruders to enter restricted areas, disable alarms, manipulate permissions, and steal sensitive corporate information. Without strong cybersecurity awareness, organizations may overlook these risks until it’s too late.
By downloading this eBook and fostering stronger cybersecurity awareness, you can better help and advise organizations on how to better safeguard their access control systems and reduce the risk of security breaches.
What 2N does to help our customers
We are committed to building awareness of cybersecurity and proactively work hard to ensure our products and software are as secure as possible. We’re also committed to transparency and vigilant cybersecurity vulnerability management.
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Transparent vulnerability disclosure & management
In 2024, 2N joined the CVE Program (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) under the CNA account of our parent company, AXIS, reinforcing our commitment to openly communicating discovered vulnerabilities and the subsequent fixes we implement.
We also make it easy to report vulnerabilities related to 2N products via a dedicated form and have a strict vulnerability management process in place.
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Built-in security
Security is a fundamental aspect of our design and development process. The Axis Security Development Model (ASDM) guides our R&D engineers to incorporate cybersecurity best practices at every stage.
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Cybersecurity best practices for configuration available
We have the 2N Hardening Guide: a comprehensive guide to configuring 2N products securely and minimizing potential risks while maximizing protection.
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Regulatory compliance
We meet numerous regulatory requirements and certifications in the areas of information security, privacy, and supply chain quality, including the Radio Equipment Directive, NIS2, UK PSTI Act 2022, ISO 27001, and more.
Cyber threats don’t wait – why should you?
A single weak link is all that hackers need to breach your access control system . Download this eBook to improve your cybersecurity awareness, learn new strategies and best practices that will allow you to stay ahead of risks.