SSCP enables access management in an offline solution
An offline innovation connected to security
Challenge
In environments where real-time connectivity with a centralized system is not possible, such as remote buildings, student residences, or hotels, access management presents several challenges:
- Updating access rights without constant network connectivity.
- Event traceability to ensure secure monitoring of movements.
- Rapid revocation of unauthorized access, including through blacklists, while maintaining a seamless user experience.
The SSCP protocol and the integration of the OSS format provide a reliable, autonomous, and secure solution to meet these needs.
Solution enabled by SSCP: Standalone locks and OSS-standard badges with SSCP
Offline locks combined with OSS-formatted encoded badges enable flexible and secure access management through dynamic updates via readers/updaters, without relying on constant network connectivity.
Solution Details
1. Updating rights via a reader/updater
- Access rights and blacklists are updated by writing directly to the badge using an SSCP-compatible reader or updater.
- Bidirectional SSCP commands ensure secure information updates, protecting keys and sensitive data.
2. Badge-lock interactions
When the user presents their badge to an offline lock, it:
- Checks access rights for the specific door
- Verifies information validity (update frequency)
- May write specific data back to the badge, such as access timestamp or alerts on lock status (e.g., low battery)
3. Traceability and synchronization via the badge
Once the badge is used on a connected reader/updater, the data collected by the lock (access, timestamps, battery status) is synchronized with the central system. This ensures full traceability without requiring a permanent connection.
Results and Benefits
1. Enhanced Autonomy
- Locks operate completely independently, without relying on real-time network connectivity.
- Dynamic updates via the badge offer maximum flexibility, suited for decentralized environments.
2. Optimized Security
Centralized blacklist management enables immediate access revocation, even in an offline environment.
3. Complete Traceability
All interactions (accesses, updates, synchronizations) are logged and transmitted to the central system via the badge, ensuring accurate auditability.
4. Interoperability and Scalability
- Compatibility with the OSS format ensures better interoperability in existing or future infrastructures, unlike proprietary technologies.
- The badge update process remains functional in transparent mode thanks to the SSCP protocol, thereby preserving the highest security levels.
Sectoral Applications
This offline solution is perfectly suited to various sectors requiring autonomous and secure access management:
- Social housing and student residences: Flexible and autonomous access management for residents.
- Hospitality: Synchronization of guest access with reservation systems, even in offline mode.
- Decentralized offices: Access control without complex network infrastructure.
- Industrial sites: Protection of sensitive areas with standalone locks and complete traceability.
Why is SSCP V2 the key to this transformation?
- Advanced security: Encrypted exchanges and secure updates ensure enhanced protection against attacks.
- Complete autonomy: Offline locks work independently while offering centralized traceability via the badge.
- Optimal flexibility: Dynamic updates and transparent mode simplify access management and adapt to diverse environments.
- Long-term interoperability: Compatibility with the OSS format ensures sustainability and adaptability to future systems.
