We send our young adults off to college and expect the highest levels of safety and security for student housing, where they spend the bulk of their time. How do these properties ensure only authorized students gain access to their building, floors and rooms? Are there reliable security cameras and secure IoT equipment throughout the hallways and property? Digital access is as important as physical access. Does the community-wide network adhere to cybersecurity and authentication standards, protecting access to the network and safeguarding students’ personal data and online presence?
Security is one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing where to live. And for property owners, recent research from Parks Associates shows that upgrading infrastructure provides dramatic efficiency savings and value to the property. Additionally, top technologies implemented in 2024 included smart access control, identity theft/fraud prevention and smart home technology, along with Managed Wi-Fi to connect and manage these tech enhancements, according to the RETTC benchmark survey.
From a cyber security perspective, colleges have been recent targets of breaches and outages from cyber attacks, where hackers have gained access to private information or have cut off access to the networks. It’s important for student housing accommodations to create a system to mitigate these types of risks across all of the property’s infrastructure, with considerations for both physical and digital security.
Cybersecurity and Physical Security for Student Housing with Nomadix
For over 25 years, Nomadix has been building and ensuring safe, reliable connectivity in visitor-based networks. Our digital connectivity and engagement solutions help properties open up new revenue streams, streamline and scale their operations, and foster lasting loyalty.
Now alongside Vingcard, we help create a more digitally and physically secure student housing property. If you aren’t familiar with our solutions, here’s a quick snapshot:
- Secure networks: Nomadix offers a suite of network equipment and managed Wi-Fi via our MDU Portal to create a secure, quality Wi-Fi experience for student residents.
- Access Management: We are part of the ASSA ABLOY family, and Vingcard offers secure and convenient access management and electronic lock solutions for students, residents, and property managers.
- Energy Management: For properties looking to add smart thermostats and EMS as part of their infrastructure, the new Nomadix EMS is built on digitally-secure architecture while running on the existing Wi-Fi. This means one less network protocol to secure and fewer vulnerabilities.
Interested in learning more about security for student housing and how Nomadix can help your property with a robust and secure infrastructure? Check out our site here or feel free to book a meeting.
Sandy Jack is Vice President of Strategic Relations, Multifamily, Nomadix, an ASSA ABLOY company. With over a decade of experience in the multifamily industry, she is a passionate and trusted adviser, helping leverage connectivity and proptech solutions to help properties achieve their business goals.