The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has announced the release of a new PKOC Explainer Video, designed to provide a clear, visual overview of the Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification and how it compares with traditional symmetric credential technologies.
The video explains the limitations of symmetric encryption commonly used in legacy access control credentials and demonstrates how PKOC’s public/private key architecture improves security through asymmetric verification.
Making PKOC Easier To Understand
“As our audience for PSIA specifications grows, we aim to help more people understand what PKOC addresses,”
said David Bunzel, Executive Director of the PSIA.
“This video was produced to simplify a complex topic—showing how PKOC works and why asymmetric credential verification represents a meaningful step forward for the industry.”
The explainer is intended to help a broad audience clearly understand both the technical and practical benefits of PKOC within modern access control environments.
Supporting Secure And Interoperable Credentials
PKOC is a free specification developed to support secure, interoperable, and cost-effective credentialing across the physical security ecosystem. The explainer video serves as an introductory resource for manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users seeking to understand the role of asymmetric encryption in next-generation credential systems.
The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) is a global consortium dedicated to promoting interoperability among physical security products through open standards and specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is PKOC?
PKOC (Public Key Open Credential) is an open specification that uses asymmetric encryption to improve the security of access control credentials.
What does the PKOC Explainer Video cover?
The video explains how PKOC works, compares asymmetric and symmetric credential models, and highlights the security benefits of public/private key verification.
Who is the PKOC Explainer Video designed for?
It is intended for manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end users across the physical security industry.
Is PKOC a paid specification?
No, PKOC is a free specification developed to support interoperable and secure credentialing.