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Cisco Meraki card-skimmer detection.
The Cisco Meraki access points already on your ceiling can watch your card readers for skimmers around the clock. No new hardware, and it's set up in the Meraki dashboard you already use.
No new hardware · Unlimited access points per location · Full refund within 30 days
Meraki and SkimGuard
Your Meraki 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 Cisco Meraki, the access points you already have watch all the time.
How it works
- Your Meraki access points already notice nearby Bluetooth devices.
- You switch on Bluetooth scanning in the Meraki dashboard, once per network, and point it at SkimGuard.
- SkimGuard checks what your access points notice and flags anything that looks like a skimmer.
- Alerts from every store show up in one SkimGuard dashboard.
What you get
Always-on, with nothing new to buy.
- No new hardware. Your Cisco Meraki 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.
Which Meraki equipment works
Meraki MR-series access points, the same ones that carry your store's Wi-Fi. Because Meraki is managed in the cloud, there's no on-site controller to touch. Scanning is switched on per network, so every access point in that network joins in with no per-device setup.
A good fit for chains
Meraki is common with operators who run many sites from one screen: convenience stores, fuel stations, quick-service restaurants and retail chains. You can start with a few stores, check it works for you, then turn it on network by network. Your IT team keeps managing Meraki as it always has.
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
Cisco Meraki questions
Can Cisco Meraki detect card skimmers?
Yes, with SkimGuard. Your Meraki access points already notice nearby Bluetooth devices. SkimGuard checks what they notice for skimmers, so your Meraki network watches your card readers around the clock.
Do I need a controller or extra box?
No. Meraki is managed in the cloud, so it's all set up in the Meraki dashboard. Nothing new goes on the counter or in the network closet.
Which Meraki access points work?
Meraki MR-series access points. You switch on Bluetooth scanning for each network in the Meraki dashboard, and every access point in it joins in.
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 Meraki access points are already up there. Put them to work.
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