Access control plays a key role in security, ensuring the protection of people, assets and data.

As technology evolves, new challenges and opportunities emerge that shape physical and digital security, systems integration, building management and even C-Suite conversations.

To gain a clearer understanding of developments, International Security Journal, in collaboration with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, is conducting the Wireless Access Control Survey 2025.

This survey aims to gather insights from security and IT professionals, helping to paint a clearer picture of the state of access control, the challenges organisations face and what the future holds.

Complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ISJWAC25

Evolving approaches to access control

The concept of access control has expanded beyond traditional locks and keys. Many organisations are now integrating wireless and cloud-based solutions for remote access management.

Moreover, biometric authentication is enhancing security and reducing reliance on physical credentials, mobile access credentials are being seen as an alternative to cards and fobs and AI-driven security measures are improving automation and threat detection.

Naturally, such advancements bring new considerations, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity, compliance and the challenges of system interoperability.

The Wireless Access Control Survey 2025 seeks to explore how professionals are addressing these issues and adapting to a changing security landscape.

“Exploring new trends and educating market players on the evolution of wireless access, mobile access, or cybersecurity has been a core part of our educational initiatives for over a decade,” said Thomas Schulz, Director & Head of Marketing DAS EMEIA, ASSA ABLOY.

“Since 2013, the bi-yearly WAC Market Report has delivered valuable insights in a concise format. We’re excited to collaborate with ISJ on this year’s edition, bringing fresh perspectives to the market.”

Key areas of the survey

The survey covers several important topics, including:

• Industry roles and responsibilities – understanding the level of involvement professionals have in security decision-making
• Challenges in security budgeting and influence – examining whether security teams have sufficient resources and authority
• Adoption of digital access control – investigating the extent to which organisations are shifting to digital and mobile-based access solutions
• Integration with other security and building management systems – identifying the demand for interoperability between access control, CCTV, alarms and other technologies
• Cloud-based security (ACaaS & SaaS) – exploring cloud-hosted access control solutions
• Sustainability – assessing how organisations consider environmental factors in tech adoption
• Cybersecurity and compliance – evaluating awareness and preparedness for regulatory requirements affecting access control systems

Why participate in Wireless Access Control Survey 2025?

By gathering the perspectives of professionals across various sectors, Wireless Access Control Survey 2025 aims to provide an analysis of access control trends and challenges.

The findings of this study will not only contribute to industry research, but will help to identify emerging patterns and inform future security strategies.

The survey is designed to be concise and accessible, requiring only a few minutes to complete.

Whether you are a professional working in security and IT or integration and building management, you are encouraged to share your insights.

The survey covers a range of subject matters, from decision-making processes and budget challenges to the adoption of new access control technologies.

Invest just a few minutes to make a lasting impact. And, if you’d like to be entered into our prize draw, you’ll have the chance to win one of three Amazon vouchers (£50, £75, £100)*

Complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ISJWAC25

*This prize draw is open to individuals who have completed the survey and provided valid contact details. Employees of ASSA ABLOY or International Security Journal and their immediate families are not eligible. Maximum of three (3) Amazon Vouchers (1x £50, 1x £75, 1x£100) available as prizes. Winners will be chosen at random from eligible entrants and are eligible for one prize maximum. Must be 18 or older to enter. Void where prohibited.

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