A step-by-step guide to planning and executing Kastle integrations with identity providers, HR systems, and building automation platforms.
The most common integration pattern for enterprise Kastle deployments follows three phases: identity integration (connecting Azure AD, Okta, or a SCIM-compatible IdP for automated provisioning), HR integration (connecting Workday, ADP, or UKG for lifecycle management), and building automation integration (connecting BACnet or Modbus for occupancy-driven HVAC and lighting).
Each phase requires a defined scope, a designated owner on both the Kastle and IT sides, and a testing protocol before production deployment. This playbook provides a framework for each phase, including the configuration parameters, the testing checklist, and the common failure modes to anticipate.
The payoff of a complete integration: employee access follows HR records automatically (provisioned on hire, updated on transfer, revoked on departure), building systems respond to real occupancy (not scheduled assumptions), and the security team has a single dashboard for the full access and occupancy picture.