Access control cards are commonly used in organisations worldwide. However, more companies are becoming aware that cards can easily be cloned using cheap technology available online.
But don’t worry – as access control card specialists, we’re here to help.
In this post, we’re sharing our top tips to help you protect your access control cards from being cloned.
Today, most organisations use proximity cards (also known as prox cards) or smart cards for their access control requirements. The two may look similar, however there are some key differences that we’ll be sharing with you today.
As an overview, the main difference between proximity cards and smart cards is that proximity cards are only used for access control, whereas smart cards can be used for various purposes.
Are you looking for more information on MIFARE® cards?
With so many different options available, it can be difficult to decide which cards are best for your needs. You will need to consider factors like your security requirements, quantity of cards and the memory capacity you require for stored data.
But don’t worry – we’re here to help. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve put together this in-depth guide that includes all you need to know about the 2022 MIFARE range.
Before we dive in, let’s take a look at what exactly a MIFARE card is.