SECURITEL BLOG
What Does Access Control Mean For Your Business?
Running a business is no easy job and managing your business’s security is one of the most important tasks for long term success. Access control is key to a safe and efficient work environment, but the phrase itself does not necessarily refer to retina scanners and identity verification systems.
Access control just means keeping an eye on who’s coming and going, and this has been a part of most businesses for a long time. At its simplest, access control is a receptionist or a doorman with a sign-in sheet, or just a set of keys. At higher levels, access control includes biometric data used to verify the identity of all people upon entry. There are several alternatives that fall between these two extremes so it’s very possible to find the right access control fit for your business as it stands today. In any case, having an access control system can benefit your business’s security, team management, COVID-19 safety, and even emergency response. Let’s take a look at some options for access control, and the benefits they can have for you and your team.
Benefits of Advanced Access Control
A relatively simple access control system can help improve efficiency and safety for your clients as well as your employees. While a physical set of keys will get the job done, advances in access control present great opportunities for team management and efficiency. For example, a retail business might make use of a magnetic keycard system for its employees. Keycards issued to the floor staff could have access to the main business floor and the storage rooms but might not have access to management offices or other sensitive areas of the business such as personal offices, server rooms, or high-value storage areas.
For additional security, keycards might be programmed to enable access per employee only during scheduled shifts, to prevent unauthorized entry. Keycards can also be disabled, in the event they are lost or stolen. If a keycard isn’t quite right for you, access control can also be managed via a mobile app that communicates with door readers via NFC or Bluetooth. This provides an even greater degree of flexibility, as access can be edited or provided in real time. At the highest levels and for the greatest security, there are systems that rely on biometric data such as thumbprint scanning or facial recognition.
A proper access control system will provide greater insights for team management. It could allow a manager to see clock-ins and clock-outs in real time. A manager might also be able to see which areas of the business are high traffic. If a particular employee needs to access a restricted area, access can be granted temporarily. Access monitoring also means that a manager would be able to see which employees are accessing sensitive areas, and when. It could also be used to make sure that employees are only on-site during their scheduled shifts.
SECURITEL can help you set up any level of access control you’d like – contact us to arrange a consultation today!
