Public Key Open Credentials (PKOC): The Future of Secure and Interoperable Access Control? Webinar

The physical access control industry is entering a pivotal moment as organizations reassess the long-term security, interoperability, and operational limitations of traditional credential technologies. While proprietary, symmetric-key credential systems have dominated the market for decades, emerging standards such as Public Key Open Credentials (PKOC) are introducing a new model built on asymmetric encryption, open architecture, and greater interoperability.

In this educational session, security leaders and technology professionals will explore what PKOC is, how it works, and why it is generating growing industry attention. We'll examine the current state of access credentials, the challenges associated with proprietary ecosystems, and how public key-based approaches could reshape the future of physical identity and access management.

Designed for security decision-makers, this session will provide a practical discussion focused on helping organizations get a better understanding of the evolving credential landscape and how to evaluate future-ready access control strategies.

Key Topics Include:

• Why interoperability has become a growing industry challenge
• How PKOC works in physical access control environments
• Potential security, operational, and cost advantages
• Migration considerations for existing enterprise systems
• The impact of mobile credentials and wallet technologies
• PKOC vs. emerging interoperability initiatives like Aliro

Speaker*

Hash Salehi
Director of Technology and Innovation | ZBeta

As Director of Technology and Innovation, Hash provides leadership to the LabZ team researching, testing and publishing content for ZBeta’s clients. With more than two decades of experience in sales engineering, product development, and global sales operations, including roles at Pelco, Avigilon, and Motorola Solutions, Hash focuses on streamlining processes, enhancing system integration, and ensuring that ZBeta’s technological offerings meet clients’ evolving needs. He was also the founder of RECESSIM, where he specialized in reverse engineering hardware and software, delving into devices like smart meters and LIDAR systems. His innovative work on decoding frequency-hopping protocols has been showcased at prominent conferences such as DEFCON and GNU Radio Con. Outside of work, you can find him applying these same skill sets to hardware security analysis, metalworking, videography and flying radio-controlled helicopters when time permits.

*Note: Speakers and content are subject to change without notice.

Topic: Physical and Operational Security, Digital Transformation

Credit Information: Completion of this webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.    

Translation Captioning Available: This webinar includes AI translation captioning in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish (Latin American). The translation feature is available both during the live session and for the on-demand version. You may select your preferred language in the webinar session.