Sentry Interactive

What does Sentry Interactive do?

Sentry Interactive is a software development company that provides a software-only upgrade that adds NFC mobile credentials to existing access control systems. It allows tenants, employees, and members to use their smartphone to unlock doors across multiple facilities and systems, without requiring any new reader hardware to be installed.

Do I need to replace my existing door readers to use Sentry Interactive?

No. Sentry Interactive's mobile credential software does not rely on upgrading your existing door reader hardware, your existing BLE or proximity card readers can stay in place. The smartphone acts as both the reader and the credential, meaning there is no rip and replace of hardware, no rewiring, and no disruption to your current access control infrastructure.

How secure are Sentry Interactive's mobile credentials?

Sentry Interactive is the only mobile credential SDK provider to follow NIST-compliant standards by using the smartphone as the NFC reader. The software uses asymmetric encryption to protect access data in the cloud and secure key sharing. The mobile credentials also support time-based, geofence, and IP restrictions, and maintain full audit logging of unlock data. It is also PCI DSS compliant and Cyber Essentials certified.

How quickly can Sentry Interactive mobile credentials be deployed?

Mobile credentials can be set up and rolled out remotely in days rather than weeks or months. The battery-free Smart Access Tiles are placed next to doors and linked to the cloud via QR code, with no rewiring or installation works required. From initial contact, the team aims to connect within 24 hours, conduct a system audit, and have mobile credentials active within days.

How does Sentry Interactive's SDK enable mass enrollment of PKOC credentials?

By embedding Sentry Interactive's SDK, organizations can enroll users at scale with mobile and physical credentials built to PKOC specification. The SDK enables remote, bulk issuance of PKOC-compliant credentials without manual, device-by-device setup, turning what was traditionally a time-consuming process into a fast, scalable rollout across an entire workforce or user base.