pemlock wrote:So it seems it's a key management solution, not for any added or specific security scheme?
In the "Why?" video they say it's an alternative to sharing keys between "several independent contractors".
Key Management would be the only purpose of such a device on a gate.
As stated the security is totally compromised if one of the members of the device does not properly secure their lock after each use.
The applications this seems intended for would be shared access roads where multiple interested parties and agencies need access but it is not prudent to share a common key amongst all users. Potential users:
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Department
- Power Company
- Water Department
- Various Telecommunications Companies
- Road/Highway Department (or Public Works)
- Private land owner
It would make no sense to have to give employees at the various agencies which need access to the gate a key which only operates this specific gate as even the short list above would result in the issuance of several hundred keys to grant access to all persons who might need access. It makes more sense for each agency needing access to the gate to determine its own policy on how to handle access keys and who can obtain them independent from all of the others and be able to manage replacement of their lock independently for whatever the reason without obstructing the access of other authorized parties.
E.G. If the power company loses a key then all parties involved do not need new keys to be issued if the lock then gets changed. Or a private land owner does not need to be given a key which will allow them access to other facilities or gates controlled by others on the list.
~~ Evan
