Elatec is a software company based in the United States, founded in 1988, with a workforce of 51 to 200 employees. The company specializes in access control solutions, particularly in the context of physical access management and cybersecurity for industrial applications. Elatec's published documents highlight their expertise in physical access control (PAC), which encompasses various measures to restrict and manage access to facilities and resources. Their white papers discuss the complexities of PAC, emphasizing the integration of different technologies and strategies to ensure authorized access. Additionally, Elatec addresses cybersecurity in the context of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), focusing on modern authentication solutions that enhance security and compliance with regulations such as the NIS2 directive. Their offerings include all-in-one authentication solutions that leverage technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Near-Field Communication (NFC), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), aimed at improving security and operational efficiency in production environments.