From Passwords to Presence Detection:
Redefining Access Security with AuthX and KSI
Securing access to sensitive workstations across the commercial space requires more than just traditional passwords that are so easily lost or stolen. A robust, user-friendly, and frictionless approach that meets the compliance standards of today’s marketplace is imperative, including for healthcare,…
Endpoint security has never been more crucial. With cyberthreats becoming more sophisticated, ensuring safe and reliable authentication processes is paramount for businesses, healthcare institutions, and organizations across all sectors. This is why KSI proudly stands as a member of the FIDO® (Fast Identity Online) Alliance.
The Necessity of FIDO® Compliance
As internal threats and…
Why a Security-Integrated Keyboard is the Perfect Solution for Protecting Endpoints
Setting the Stage
In today’s digital age, where data breaches are both costly and increasingly common, organizations across various sectors are continuously seeking robust security solutions to protect sensitive information. Traditional security measures often focus on software-based protections or…
Spoiler Alert! A lot!
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, it’s easy to focus attention on external threats posed by hackers and cybercriminals. However, an often-underestimated aspect of data security lies within our own organizations.
It’s not uncommon for individuals to leave their computers unattended in a bustling office environment at various times throughout the day.
The Perfect Match for Dental Settings
The powerful combination of LinkSmart® and San-a-Key® makes KSI keyboards the ideal choice for dental environments where patient safety and the prevention of cross-contamination are mission critical.
What is the LinkSmart Cleaning Button?
The integrated, patented LinkSmart cleaning button allows for easy and efficient disinfection of KSI keyboards’…
By Kevin Krause, VP Sales
In 2023, the threat of internal data breaches at healthcare facilities is still prevalent, and staying ahead of the curve to protect confidential patient information remains a necessity. Hospital-acquired infections, as well, are a growing concern as hospitals continue the fight against new and ever-virulent bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause severe illness and…
Interview with KSI National Sales Manager Deanne Van Kirk
Q: Thank you for taking time to speak about KSI today, Deanne. Can you please describe your role at KSI?
A: Yes, my pleasure. I’m the National Sales Manager. I’ve been with KSI for over 30 years and work closely with our healthcare clients.
Q: Great. Let’s talk about KSI’s LinkSmart® cleaning button and…
The Role of KSI Keyboards in Dental Infection Control
When we think of infections and infection control, acute care hospital settings are most often envisioned. But infection control in dental settings is just as important.
Dental services are, of course, an essential part of healthcare. Patients rely on dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants to keep their teeth and gums healthy…
The Password Era is Coming to an End
Prudent security professionals agree that username and password entry is no longer an adequate means of securing the desktop. Deanne VanKirk, National Sales Manager for Key Source International (KSI) in California, concurs. “The password era is coming to an end. Secure and irrefutable logon using biometrics and RFID is becoming the norm to…
Why Use of Dishwasher-Safe Keyboards is an Exercise in Futility
Ask healthcare workers how often dishwasher-safe keyboards get pulled from service to be disinfected, and the answer, more often than not, is an emphatic NEVER. And it’s easy to see why.
Not only is removal of keyboards at hundreds of individual workstations a daunting task, but it’s also a costly endeavor that wastes…