Integrated access control manufacturer TDSi by Hirsch has released GARDiS version 3.3, a major update to its access control software platform introducing new intruder-detection integrations, a redesigned credential model and expanded security and data-governance controls, according to Security Info Watch.
A Unified Credential Model
The centerpiece of the release is a redesigned credential model built around a universal “Card or Fob” type that works across virtually all reader and card technologies, removing the need for administrators to manually select and match credential types to specific decode formats. Existing credentials are migrated automatically during the upgrade process and can be verified before changes take effect. Biometric credentials and IP lock whitelisting are included within the same unified approach, simplifying what has traditionally been one of the more error-prone parts of access control administration.
Expanded Security and Governance Controls
GARDiS 3.3 adds configurable password rules, banned-word lists and automatic account lockout to strengthen login security, alongside new event-dashboard permissions that control which users can view live and archived security events. Organization-based filtering further restricts user access to information tied only to the people they are authorized to manage — a feature aimed at larger, multi-tenant or multi-site deployments where over-broad visibility has historically been a governance concern. Saved reports can now be kept private to their creator or explicitly shared with designated colleagues, giving administrators finer control over sensitive operational data.
Ajax Cloud Integration for Intruder Detection
The release also introduces new intruder-system integration with Ajax Cloud, allowing GARDiS to incorporate intrusion-detection alerts alongside access control events within a single management interface. Combining access control and intrusion alarm data in one platform reflects a broader industry trend toward converged physical security management, where operators increasingly expect a single pane of glass rather than separate systems for access, video and intrusion detection.
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