Cansec Systems Launched Zodiac Mobile Access Platform
The platform enables smartphone-based entry and replaces centralized biometric servers with device-local storage.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Cansec Systems Ltd. has launched the Zodiac Mobile Access platform, a new system that enables smartphone-based door entry. The platform integrates the Zodiac Connect app with company-made readers to manage secure access.
Why it matters
The platform aims to simplify credential management by moving away from centralized biometric servers. By shifting fingerprint template storage directly to the user's phone, the system removes the security and maintenance overhead typically associated with a central database.
The system mandates a single one-time purchase for Forever Credentials, contrasting with the recurring fees common in current cloud-based access control models. It supports standard Wiegand output readers, a widely used industry protocol for connecting card readers to control panels.
The players
Cansec Systems Ltd.
An access control manufacturer specializing in hardware and software solutions for facility security and credential management.
The details
The platform uses the Zodiac Connect mobile app to interact with ETMobile and BIOMobile hardware. For high-security zones, the BIOMobile readers perform on-device fingerprint verification, with templates stored locally on the user's smartphone rather than a server. Administrators manage the system by issuing credentials via email, allowing for the remote activation, deactivation, or reassignment of user access rights.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Cansec Systems Ltd. officially launched the Zodiac Mobile Access platform.
The Tech Race
This development follows a broader industry trend of moving identity verification from centralized databases to decentralized mobile endpoints. It competes against existing enterprise access platforms that still rely on heavy backend infrastructure to process and store biometric credentials.
Facility managers can now transition to smartphone-based entry systems that eliminate the need for physical badges or centralized biometric servers. Users will manage their credentials through the Zodiac Connect app and can receive access permissions remotely from their administrators.
The takeaway
This platform provides a path for organizations to reduce administrative overhead by adopting mobile-native access credentials. Security teams should monitor the integration compatibility of these mobile units with their existing Wiegand-based legacy infrastructure.
Further reading
For broader trends in enterprise identity management, see our coverage on Cybersecurity.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Security Info Watch.
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