We all know campus card programs generate a constant stream of data, and each interaction creates a digital record. Protecting this data and the individuals involved –our students, faculty, and staff – is a crucial responsibility. How institutions can best...
A new standard is here for smart locks and digital keys, but there are major questions about the impacts of Aliro in higher education. Launched in spring 2026, Aliro 1.0 was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to move...
At Ohio State University, a multi-year project to modernize physical security is underway. It will replace security system software, thousands of door access readers of different makes and models, and credentials as well. Ohio State is a perfect example that...
In this episode of CampusIDNews Chats, AJ Jacubenta, owner of MyPhoto, discusses how his company’s student ID photo upload software has evolved since its inception in 2010. Originally developed at the request of a university customer, MyPhoto automates and streamlines...
Jason Ouellette, Vice President of Innovation and Technical Partnerships for ELATEC and Chairman of the Board for the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA), discusses the Alliance’s latest specification called Public Key Open Credential (PKOC). “PSIA is dedicated to bringing open...
Document and card security today is far more complicated than a list of features or materials. To meet modern fraud threats, card issuers – from governments to campuses – need to design documents with comprehensive approaches to protect against attacks...
Transact+CBORD has launched CS Gold 9, the latest version of its long-standing campus ID and transaction system used at more than 250 institutions. Designed to streamline administration and boost functionality, the new release integrates artificial intelligence, improves the user interface,...
Modern identity cards and credentials rely on encryption for security. It is what separates a smart card, high-frequency contactless card, or mobile credential from older insecure technology such as low-frequency proximity cards, magstripes, and barcodes. But what is encryption and...
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, understanding student behavior has become essential for improving learning outcomes and offering personalized support. A new study combines large language models (LLMs) with data from multiple campus sources to gain deeper insights into how students’...
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Great inverview on the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) standard with ELATEC's Jason Ouellette, Chairman of the Board for the @PSIAlliance.
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