Access Control Systems – Why Your Business Needs One
We all know that Cybercrime is on the rise, but we also know that physical crime against people and property is on the rise as well. Even if your business has never been the victim of a physical break-in, burglary, theft or insider threat, it doesn’t mean that it won’t happen tomorrow. Most businesses can agree that the safety and security of their customers and employees is a top priority. Access Control Systems can provide an extra layer of perimeter security defense for your business, dramatically reducing risk.
We’ve put together a list of top reasons why your business can benefit from an access control system.
Keyless Entry
Gone are the days of creating duplicate keys and distributing to employees to let themselves in and out 24/7. With today’s modern access control systems provide keyless entry, typically in the form of a contactless credential card, your employees can securely access the facility only during the days and hours that you specify. By customizing access, you can have full control of who is coming and going out of your facility.
Extra Layer of Protection
An access control system utilizes biometrics and identification badges to grant access to the appropriate individuals, thus dramatically reducing the risk of break-ins and burglaries. These access control badges are difficult to duplicate and can create a formidable barrier around your facility. The moment an unauthorized badge is scanned, the system can provide an alert to an administrator who can immediately take steps to alert the authorities and lock down the facility.
Reduce Employee Theft
It’s hard to imaging having an employee steal from the business, but it happens all the time, most often without the business owner’s knowledge until it’s too late. The access control system can be programmed to only allow high risk areas to authorized employees as well as keeping a record of who entered the facility at a given time. Monitoring employee access equals helping to prevent employee theft.
Protection For Team Members
In the event of an emergency, the access control system allows you to prevent an unauthorized individual from entering the premises or track who remains in the building. Especially for employees who work late in the day or overnight, having the ability to lock down the facility protects these team members from potential attacks.
Maintain an Audit Log
Probably one of the most fundamental reasons for investing in an access control system is for the capability of the system to monitor employee’s attendance and activities. This can be vital for managing timekeeping and ensuring honesty amongst your employees. An audit log can also provide you a record of who was in the building when an incident occurred, such as theft or damage to property.
Many businesses have other physical security controls in place, such as intrusion detection systems, burglar alarms and video surveillance. An access control system is another layer of physical security defense that can dramatically reduce security risks for your business.
For more information, including how to identify areas for controlling access as well as the types of access control devices and readers, please visit https://www.openpath.com/blog-post/access-control-security.
Contact 2Bware today for tips and advice about how to get your business prepared for an Access Control System. We can help you evaluate how to best protect your business.
