Access Control
Access control systems are the electronic systems that are designed to control through a network and they should have an access to a network. Access Control System recognizes authenticates and authorizes entry of a person to enter into the premise thereby giving complete protection ensuring security with the system.
Digitec tend to call it physical access control to differentiate it from access control that prevents people from entering virtual spaces – for example when logging into a computer network. And, although one of its primary uses is to increase security, a physical access control system can offer many other benefits too. Including the improved efficiency of your business processes and site or building management.
Increased control and security
By using an electronic access control system, you can avoid the downsides of using mechanical keys and also gain much more control.
It will manage:
Who has access
You may, for example, only want to allow automatic access to employees. Whereas you’d like visitors and contractors to report to the reception desk on arrival.
Which doors they have access to
You may want only some people to enter certain areas. For example, you only want technicians to be allowed in your labs.
What times they can gain access
Contractors and junior staff may only be allowed access during their standard shift pattern, whereas senior staff can enter the building at any time.
Under which conditions they’re allowed access
For example, you may set your system so contractors are only allowed access if it shows they’ve presented their certification.
What gives you even more control is that a good access control system lets you set these parameters for each individual. And you can quickly and easily update them whenever you need to.
It will also show you who’s accessed where and when so that, if there’s an incident, it’s easier to determine who might have been involved.
A variety of identifiers for access
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Access cards are still the most common identifiers used in access control systems. You present your card to a reader and, if all the conditions stored in the system are met, you’re allowed to enter. There are other options to cards, however, and some offer higher levels of security.
The key identification methods are:
Something you have – such as an access card or badge or another type of identification tag.
Something you know – for example a PIN or password.
Something you are – biometric identifiers such as your fingerprint or iris.
You can also combine two identification methods to increase your security standards. This is called verification you use the first method to identify yourself and the second to verify that it’s you. So, for a room that holds valuable goods, you might ask people to use their access card for identification and then ask them to supply a PIN or present their fingerprint for verification.
Improve efficiency with integration
When it comes to deciding who has access to what, various departments are usually involved. This can include HR, facilities management and IT, as well as security. Often, these departments each have their own system that operates independently. This is inefficient though and can lead to mistakes that present significant security risks. For optimum security and efficiency, all systems should be aligned. An access control system that has the ability to integrate with other systems can have the power to link everything together. Digitec provides solutions in setting up and maintaining the system efficiently