Why Access Control
What is Access Control?
In physical security, the term access control refers to the practice of restricting entrance to a property, a building, computer or a room to authorized persons. Physical access control can be achieved by a human (a guard, bouncer, or receptionist), through mechanical means such as locks and keys, or through technological means such as access control systems.
Electronic access control uses computers and processors to solve the limitations of mechanical locks and keys. A wide range of credentials can be used to replace mechanical keys. The electronic access control system grants access based on the credential presented. When access is granted, the door is unlocked for a predetermined time and the transaction is recorded. When access is refused, the door remains locked and the attempted access also recorded. The system will also monitor the door and send or sound alarms if the door is forced open or held open too long after being unlocked.
Why is it important?
The primary purpose of access control is protection. By issuing electronic access rights, you can safely protect assets, information, processes, employees and the public, so that only those with permissions have access. Electronic access control takes this principle further by tracing “who, where and when” by recording and reporting on this data.
What are the benefits?
Electronic access control eliminates the needs for multiple key holders and dramatically reduces the cost associated with lock changes when keys are misplaced. Cardholder access rights can be revoked site wide, in an instant, improving security and crisis response. Reports can access the length of time workers have been on site, where they have been and if they have attempted to access unauthorised areas. Alarms like doors being left open or forced can be flagged in real-time therefore limiting and containing threat.
What else can it do for me?
Access control can be used for measuring and reporting time and attendance with the result of more efficient workforce and more accurate payroll. The system can also be used to manage lift access, on-site parking, fire roll call, guard patrols, visitor management and ID badge management. Access control can be incorporated in to BMS (Building Management System) so that events like passing the last card of the day can shut down heating, lighting and power and arm an intruder detection system. Access control can also be integrated with other security systems like CCTV so that events can also be visually recorded.
Is it expensive?
It has been proven without doubt that access control can dramatically reduce administration costs, reduce impact from theft, decrease costs of heating, lighting and power and improve the accuracy of payroll. These reasons, along with the cost of constant key and lock replacement, far outweigh the initial investment and prove to have a much lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) than traditional access systems.
Is it complicated?
A professionally installed and commissioned Sensor Access access control system, requires very little training. Within minutes the logical layout and interface, utilising industry standard platforms like Microsoft Windows and Server, will mean that the basics are picked up within minutes.
How do I find out more?
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