Access Control Security Systems

An effective Access Control System assesses entry in and out of an environment storing this information for multiple uses.  You can set the criteria to allow access to general spaces and restrict access to more sensitive areas.

The Common Types of Building Access Control 

Intruder Detection Systems consist of intruder alarms and motion detectors that alert you once an intrusion is detected. These systems can be fitted on the inside, as well as on the outside of your building or facility to ensure that no one tries to gain access without your knowledge.

Gate Entry Systems enable you to monitor the movement of people in and out of your property. Everyone is provided with appropriate security clearance, as they enter the building. The security clearance will be used to grant him/her access to specific areas and thus, you can monitor their movements at all times until they exit the building.

Biometric Readers are ideal for high security applications to ensure that only the people with the required clearance are able to access sensitive areas within your building. The biometric readers work by scanning a person’s unique features such as fingerprints, handprint, or even iris scan, to verify their security clearance.

Access control can be broken down into three core elements. Essentially, these distinct elements define how the access control systems work.

Identification: The main aim of an access control system is to protect your environment from unauthorized access and control the movement of people within. For this reason, the system must enable you to determine the identity of any individual entering the area and accessing any of the more secured areas within.

 Authentication: After the system has identified the individual it is imperative that the identity is authenticated to ensure that only the right persons are granted access. You can achieve authentication using a variety of methods including passwords, encryption keys, smartcards, and fingerprints.

Authorization: With successful authentication, building access control systems are able to grant access to individuals based on preset criteria.