• People lose their keys: If someone loses a key, then you need to replace the entire lock to ensure that the lost key cannot be misused.
• Keys leave no trace in a registry: You can’t tell if and when someone used a key. Therefore, you don’t know who entered a location and at what time.
• Keys are difficult to manage: If a person needs to enter multiple buildings and rooms, they will need a large number of keys, which are inconvenient to carry and use. It can be difficult to remember which key corresponds to which door, and it is too risky to label them.

By using an electronic access control system, you can avoid the inconvenience of using mechanical keys and improve access control

An electronic access control system will be able to handle the following:

1. Who has access to a location?

For example, you can allow automatic access only to employees, while visitors and contractors will have to go to the reception desk upon arrival.

2. What doors do they have access to?

You may want only certain people to enter certain areas. For example, only technicians should be allowed in technical rooms.

3. At what time is it possible to access a location?

Subcontractors and junior staff may only have access to a location during their normal working hours, while more senior staff may enter the buildings at any time.

4. Under what conditions is it possible to access a place?

For example, you can configure your system so that contractors are only allowed to access a location if accompanied by a pre-approved member

A good access control system allows you to define these settings on an individual basis, or on a group basis. You can update them quickly and easily at your convenience. It will also tell you who accessed where and when, so that if an incident occurs, it’s easier to determine who might be involved.

However, there are alternatives to badges and some offer higher levels of security.

The primary methods of identification are as follows:

• An object you own, such as an access badge, or other type of identifier.
• Information you know, such as a PIN or password.
• One aspect of your identity: your biometric identifiers, such as your fingerprints or iris

Each method of identification has advantages and disadvantages, so the method you choose depends on the situation. And it’s entirely possible to choose one method for the exterior doors of your building, for example, and another for the interior doors.

You can also combine two identification methods to improve security standards. This is called verification: you use theThe first method is to identify you and the second is to verify that it is you. Thus, for a trapeze containing valuable material, you can ask people to use their access badge to identify themselves and then provide a PIN code or present their fingerprint for verification.

1. Improve efficiency through integrations

When it comes to deciding who has access to what, different departments are usually involved. These may include Human Resources, Facilities Management and IT, in addition to security. Often these departments have their own systems that operate independently of each other. This is often inefficient and can lead to errors that present significant security risks.

For optimal security and efficiency, all systems must be aligned. An access control system that has the ability to integrate with other systems can bridge the gap between them all.

2. An online access control system

It works with an online dashboard, which allows you to log in from anywhere to control and monitor access rights. To add more functionality to your system, simply select additional options in our access control software.