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Access Control Is a Must for Your Company’s Security System
Access Control Is a Must for Your Company’s Security System
We know that keeping your offices secured and as a safe space for everyone is a high priority for you, which is why you don’t want to let anything slide when it comes to your commercial security system.
Monitoring who comes and goes and regulating who is allowed in at certain hours or designated areas is all part of an access control solution. This concept makes sure every vulnerable entry point is well-protected and that you know who is in your building at all times. It’s why it’s such a crucial part of your Minneapolis, MN company’s overall security.
In this blog, we’ll dive into the top features of access control and how it can integrate seamlessly with the rest of your systems. Find out more by reading on below!
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SECURED ACCESS
You’ve more than likely heard of access control before. In fact, a standard lock and key for any building or space is technically access control. Digital access has been around for a while, as many employees are issued keycards or codes to enter the office or leave it.
So what makes the systems of today so different? Smart access control is now at an entirely different level. You can integrate this “lock and key” concept with your entire security system, so you have control and eyes on your whole company.
Now keycards and smart locks can work with your smart surveillance cameras located everywhere around your building, as well as the safety alarms that can respond accordingly if needed.
Let’s say someone with an outdated keycard or an unwelcomed guess uses an invalid keycard to enter the building. The smart lock will, of course, not open – and your system will signal the rest of your security to take effect. You can set up instant notifications to send straight to your smart devices, so you can check in and see who is at the specific entry point via the surveillance cameras.
Or, if you’re afraid you won’t be available to check your smart device, then you can set your security alarms to immediately go off, have the authorities automatically called, and review the recorded surveillance footage to see who the intruder is. It’s absolute security control completely in your hands.
KEYS ARE NOT THE SAME AS BEFORE
You can still go with standard keycards or passes for each employee – but nowadays, you can prevent falsified keys or any hacking with a new form of entry. Using biometrics, your system can measure and analyze who is entering with different parts of the body, such as with a fingerprint or retina scan, to identify who is at the entry point. Then, access can either be granted or denied.
These “keys” are harder to fake or counterfeit, heightening your security even further. Plus, your system maintains a log of every time someone scans in, so you can have a better grasp over how many times someone has entered, when they’ve left, and more.
COMPLETE OFFICE AUTOMATION
You can integrate your access control into every area of your building with ease, as well as with the rest of your security and office automation. Have your commercial lighting and smart thermostat work with your access control, so that the first person to arrive or leave affects when these solutions turn on or off.
This setup keeps the lights from remaining on all night and greets early arrivals with an illuminated, safe space. Plus, your HVAC system won’t be working overtime when no one is there to use it. This can lower bills, but also keep your employees feeling comfortable when they arrive and leave every day.
Want to learn more about access control for your offices? Our team is here to help with every step of an installation. Give us a call or fill out our online contact form – we’d love to hear from you!