Even with traditional security surveillance, it can be difficult to track who enters your business and where they go on your property. Especially as your company expands, you may develop legitimate concerns about keeping your property secure from those who don’t have any reason to be there. Implementing access control systems can give you the security you’re looking for.
Secured Property
Access control systems help you keep your physical property safe and secure by limiting access. There is a range of options for how authorized personnel moves through secured barriers, from passcodes and ID cards to fingerprint scans and facial recognition software. Whichever system you chose to implement, it will guarantee that the only people moving around your business property are the ones you have authorized to be there.
If your business is located in a crowded area or you’ve been troubled by theft, vandalism or other unwelcome activities, an access control system can protect your property better than traditional forms of security.
Employee Safety
Do your employees need to move in and out of your place of business at unusual work hours? Do they need to walk through a large parking area after dark? Installing access control systems can help keep them safe. They won’t have to worry about strangers following them inside because the door can only be opened by another employee. Putting an access gate at the entrance to your parking lot that can only be opened by authorized personal guarantees your workers won’t be bothered while getting into their cars. Many employees appreciate the added security, especially when working during off hours.
Personalized Access
If your business deals with sensitive information or expensive materials and you have a large workforce, you may want to limit access to certain areas. With access control systems you can personalize access for every employee so that they can get in and out of the places important for their work without giving them unrestricted access to the entire business property. That means personal offices, labs and storage areas can be secured for individual or team use.
Easy to Implement and Use
An access control system can often be set up using your existing employee database so that access doesn’t need to be entered into the system individually. It can also usually be implemented using existing ID badges so that new cards don’t need to be issued. When you hire an experienced company to install your system, they will work with you to make the process quick, simple and effective.
Improve security for your property and your employees with an access control system. It will give you greater control over who can enter designated areas and it’s easy to implement and use.