The Power of Open: Why PKOC is Changing the Economics of Access Control

The Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification continues to gain momentum as a transformative force in the credential market. PKOC is not only among the most secure credential technologies available — it’s also fully open and license-free. This combination changes the financial equation for access control, freeing end users and integrators from the high recurring costs and vendor restrictions that have long defined the industry.  By removing licensing costs and providing a standard anyone can implement, PKOC shifts value back to customers, where it belongs.

Latest Developments:

• The latest release, PKOC 3.0, with added features.
• A growing number of readers, cards, and mobile-credential apps from leading vendors are actively implementing PKOC, marking commercial readiness and broad ecosystem support.
• Interoperability testing and certification of readers, cards, and apps.

Upcoming Webinar — Mark Your Calendar

Join us on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST, for a live online event where we’ll share the latest updates and provide actionable guidance on system design and PKOC adoption:

• What is PKOC?
• Economics of Open Standards
• Case Study: Commercial PKOC Roll-out
• RFID Readers, NFC Cards & OSDP Systems
• PKOC Apps and Reader Integration
• Certification Process & Certified Products
• Live Q&A

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how PKOC is reshaping access control — offering vendor‐neutral, license-free credentialing that drives both security and savings. 

Register today