Tired of having to walk to the door to adjust the lock? Now you can do it from the Web LochIsle, an Ottawa-based company that aspires to “change the locks of the future,” has released iLoch, a Web-based access control program for doors.It’s easy enough for small businesses and even homeowners to use in place of mechanical locks and keys.LochIsle’s hardware is based on the iButton, an embedded system from Dallas Semiconductor.The iLoch is aimed at smaller companies that rely on mechanical locks and can be programmed anywhere from any Web browser, says Gavin McLintock, founder, CEO and CTO of LochIsle. “We’re just making it a whole lot cheaper, easier, quicker and more convenient to program access control and look at the access logs,” he says.One analyst says the iLoch represents part of a shift in the access control market to Internet-based systems. “They’re in the right area. I haven’t come across somebody else doing what they’re doing,” says Niall Jenkins, an analyst at IMS Research in Wellingborough, U.K.Jenkins noted that access control companies don’t usually target small and midsize businesses. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe