Genetec access control system

An access control solution is a software that manages who can enter or exit specific areas within a facility. It uses credentials like keycards, mobile devices, or biometrics to authenticate users and enforce security policies.

Yes. Synergis™ access control solution from Genetec is compatible with a wide range of third-party access control devices, including readers, door controllers, and electronic locks from leading manufacturers such as Axis Communications, HID, STid, and more. Built on an open architecture, our platform allows for easy integration with devices from various manufacturers, ensuring you can leverage your existing hardware while adopting new access control technologies. Regular updates to the system guarantee ongoing support for the latest devices. For a full list of supported devices, please refer to our Supported Device List.

Absolutely. Our unified platform lets you monitor and manage access across multiple buildings, campuses, or even countries - all from a single interface.

Cybersecurity is integral to our access control platform. We implement multiple layers of defense, including advanced encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access your sensitive data and areas. We collaborate with trusted access control partners who share our commitment to cybersecurity. Our platform supports TLS encryption for secure communication over your IP networks and utilizes OSDP and SSCP bi-directional protocols for secure device communication within your access control ecosystem. Additionally, our system is FICAM/FIPS 201 certified and our high assurance access control system for Europe aligns with NIS2 regulations.

Synergis supports a wide variety of credential types, including proximity cards, MIFARE DESFire smart cards, biometric identifiers, PINs, license plates, and mobile credentials. Our software also supports various card formats, including FASC-N (Federal Agency Smart Credential Number), which is used in Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials issued by US Federal Agencies.

Synergis is built for scalability, allowing you to begin with a small deployment and effortlessly expand as your organization grows. Whether adding readers, doors, cardholders, servers, or industry-specific integrations, Synergis ensures disruption-free growth. Its scalable architecture is ideal for scaling across multiple locations or introducing new security features. Whether you're expanding on-premises or transitioning to the cloud, Genetec access control adapts to your needs, providing the agility to grow at your own pace.

Synergis is part of our Genetec Security Center platform, allowing you to easily combine access control with other core security systems such as Omnicast™ video management, AutoVu™ license plate recognition (ALPR), Sipelia™ intercom management, and more. With its open platform architecture, Synergis also supports integration with third-party systems. The result is a unified security environment that enhances situational awareness and streamlines operations, as operators only need to familiarize themselves with one platform. Also, managing a single platform for maintenance and updates eliminates the complexity of dealing with separate security systems.

Synergis includes robust built-in failover at both the software and hardware levels. At the software level, you can configure a secondary server to automatically take over if the primary server goes down. On the device level, Synergis Cloud Link and Axis Powered by Genetec devices feature offline capabilities, ensuring continued access control operations locally and autonomously such as peer-to-peer communications, threat level management, I/O linking, and global antipassback, in the event of network disruptions ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Role-based access control uses identity attributes—like job title or department—to automatically manage access control. By defining provisioning policies, you can ensure that people in your organization always have up-to-date access permission levels. If an employee changes job title, department, or moves to a different site, the system automatically adjusts their access. To take advantage of the benefits of role-based access control, consider adding Genetec ClearID™ to your Synergis system.