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Juniper Mist card-skimmer detection.
The Juniper Mist access points already across your sites can watch your card readers for skimmers around the clock. No new hardware, and one connection covers every site.
No new hardware · Unlimited access points per location · Full refund within 30 days
Mist and SkimGuard
Your Mist access points become skimmer checks.
A phone check is a snapshot: a skimmer put in an hour after the morning check goes unseen until the next one. With Juniper Mist, the access points you already have watch all the time.
How it works
- Mist access points have a built-in Bluetooth radio that already listens for nearby devices.
- You create a key in the Mist portal for your organization and sites, and give it to SkimGuard.
- SkimGuard checks what your access points notice and flags anything that looks like a skimmer.
- Every Mist site shows up in one SkimGuard dashboard.
What you get
Always-on, with nothing new to buy.
- No new hardware. Your Juniper Mist access points do the listening.
- One price per location. Unlimited access points, no charge per access point or per lane.
- Phone checks included, so staff can still check any reader with the app.
- The inspection logbook for listing readers and recording checks.
- One dashboard across every location, and a Protected pin on the public map.
The Bluetooth radio does the listening
Mist access points carry a separate Bluetooth radio, the one behind Mist's location services like wayfinding and asset tracking. SkimGuard uses that same stream, so radios that already listen for Bluetooth now also watch the card readers near them.
Built for many sites
Mist is common in larger retail and multi-site businesses run from one place. Because the key matches Mist's own organization, site and access point layout, it works the same for one store or hundreds, all in one dashboard.
What SkimGuard finds
- Skimmers that send stolen card data over a wireless signal.
- Readers that are overdue for a check, so nothing slips.
What it can't find
- Skimmers that don't send a signal, like a thin overlay or a swapped reader. That's what the guided inspection is for.
- An all-clear means nothing was found. It is not a guarantee.
FAQ
Juniper Mist questions
Can Juniper Mist detect card skimmers?
Yes, with SkimGuard. Mist access points already notice nearby Bluetooth devices. SkimGuard checks what they notice for skimmers, so your Mist network watches your card readers around the clock.
How do I connect SkimGuard to Mist?
You create a key in the Mist portal, limited to your organization and sites, and SkimGuard uses it to receive what your access points notice. You can remove the key at any time.
Does it work across many sites?
Yes. Mist is built for many sites, and every site you connect shows up in one SkimGuard dashboard.
Do I need new hardware?
No. SkimGuard uses the access points you already have. Nothing new goes on the counter or the network.
How much does it cost?
It's priced per location with unlimited access points and no charge per access point. Phone checks with the SkimGuard app are included. See current prices on the network integrations page, or start setup for a quote.
What kinds of skimmers can it find?
Skimmers that send a wireless signal, mainly over Bluetooth. It can't find ones that don't, like a fake card-slot cover. An all-clear is a good sign, not a guarantee, so staff should still look at readers as part of their routine.
Your Mist access points are already up there. Put them to work.
Start setup for your locations, or talk to us about many sites.