What Makes for a Good Access Control System
Comprehensive access control systems are critical to the security and safety of all organisations because they eliminate the security risks commonly encountered around access areas. It is a business’s first line of defence against unauthorised personnel, keeping them out of sensitive areas to protect your employees, as well as your company’s premises and assets. Hence, choosing the right access control system with strong security features is imperative. In this article, find out what are some of the characteristics that make for a good access control system.
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1. Access Authorisation Control
Having control over which areas of your workplace certain employees have access to is an excellent way to ensure security. Systems that allow access authorisation configuration are advantageous to a business because they give management control over who is permitted to entire specific areas such as your server room or security room. For example, only senior finance employees have access to rooms containing money or confidential information about the company’s funds, or only IT engineers have access to server rooms.
Additionally, some access control systems with authorisation control may also be configured to start and stop access on specific dates and times. This is especially useful for organisations that host a lot of events or conferences with a lot of guests. Attendees can be given a special access pass that allows them to enter certain parts of the venue during the event, but these access rights will be revoked once the event has concluded.
2. Alarm Notification
Receiving alerts whenever something occurs at your entry and exit points is critical to improving security and decreasing your response time to emergency situations. A good access control system should display all access events in real time and have the ability to send notifications to alert your administrators or security team of any issues. Some systems may be able to distinguish between urgent and non-urgent cases, and send various notification sounds to notify relevant personnel of any security breaches.
3. Integration with HR Software
Access control systems are more than just security systems that keep your premises safe; they also serve as a method for employees to clock in and out. Thus , they also serve as useful touchpoints for monitoring the movement of visitors and employees, removing the need for manual attendance taking. For businesses to enjoy this benefit, the door access system must be able to integrate with the HR software for attendance management.
4. Cloud-Based Management
Access control systems can be managed onsite or remotely through a cloud-based management system. Those managed onsite take up physical space, must meet stringent security compliance standards, and require in-person management and maintenance. Cloud-based access control systems, on the other hand, provide greater flexibility and convenience by allowing your business to host the server online. This gives you the ability to make changes to your systems, such as issuing and revoking credentials, performing updates and backups, and viewing status reports online from anywhere.
5. Built-In Video Capabilities
Most modern access control systems contain surveillance features to provide you with a more comprehensive and clear view of who is entering and leaving your space. With real time video surveillance capabilities on your access control system, security can be enhanced to keep your premises and employees safe at all times.
Valsys Technologies Pte. Ltd. has extensive experience dealing with and providing various types of access control and security systems to Singapore businesses. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and solutions.
