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What is Access Control?

 You may have heard the term access control, but you may not know what it means or how it can benefit your business. A commercial access control system lets you control who enters your business, as well as where and when they can enter. Today we’ll go over some access control basics, like different types of systems, how they work, and how they can be beneficial to your business.

Types of Access Control Systems and How They Work-

  • Key fob or access card- The most common and basic form of access control is a key fob or access card. These are wallet-sized devices that have built in authentication data inside them. You can install door readers at any access points you wish to control. You can then choose which employees to give a key fob or access card to and customize access credentials for each employee.
  • Pin code or password with keypad- Instead of using physical objects like key fobs, many businesses today are opting for a keyless entry approach like a pin code or password. You can assign each employee a unique pin code or password giving them access to the areas you’d like them to be able to access. With this approach, it’s easy to restrict access to your business if an employee leaves your company.
  • Mobile apps with barcodes or Bluetooth- With the rise in popularity of smartphones, many business owners are opting for a mobile access control system. Some mobile access control systems use an app that employees can log in to and scan at a door to enter or exit a building. Other mobile access technology systems use Bluetooth technology, allowing employees to simply wave their phones in front of a sensor at entrance and exit points.
  • Biometric devices- Biometric devices offer the most advanced access control. A biometric device consists of a scanner that has fingerprint or facial recognition software. Other types of access control software rely on what equipment a person owns (key fob, card, phone, etc.), while a biometric devices is reliant on who a person is. Some companies, like banks, require such high security that they may implement 2-factor authentication such as a biometric device along with another system.

Benefits of an Access Control System-

  • Easy control- As a business owner access control systems make it quick and easy for you to add or remove access privileges for your employees. Some systems even allow you to do it straight from your phone.
  • Higher levels of security- Access control systems allow you to program all of your doors to automatically lock at a certain time, negating the chances of an employee forgetting to lock up at closing time.
  • Quick emergency response- In case there is an emergency or intruder, you can quickly lock all access points to prevent further theft, vandalism, or harm to your employees while you wait for law enforcement personnel to arrive.
  • Full integration- Most access control systems can be integrated with your existing security measures to provide more comprehensive coverage of your business.

For more information on installing a custom access control system for your metro Atlanta security business, call us today at 770-924-2400.