Access Control means controlling who enters a location and when.
We call it physical access control to differentiate it from access control that prevents people from entering virtual spaces – for example when logging into a computer network. And, although one of its primary uses is to increase security, it can offer many other benefits like the improved efficiency of business processes and site or building management.
What is an access control system?
A physical access control system is an electronic security system. They typically use an identifier such as an access card or biometric data such as digital fingerprints, veins, their temperature, facial shape, the image of the iris to authorize people to enter certain areas. And, these systems are capable of logging who accessed where and when, they can provide valuable data to help you track how your buildings and sites are being used.
Why use an access control system instead of keys?
Keys are the simplest form of physical access control and the method many organisations use. Even for a small company, however, using mechanical keys has several flaws and limitations. Below are just some of the problems presented by using keys.
- Keys may get lose
Suppose If someone loses a key, you need to replace the lock to make sure the lost key can’t be misused. You then need to distribute new keys to everyone who needs access to that door.
- Keys don’t leave an audit trail
You can’t see if and when someone’s used a key, so you don’t know who’s entered or at what time.
- Keys are difficult to manage
If someone needs to enter many different buildings and rooms, they’ll need a large number of keys, which are inconvenient to carry and use. It can be difficult to remember which key is for which door, but it’s too much of a security risk to label them.
Increased control and security
By using an electronic access control system, you can avoid the downsides of using mechanical keys and also gain much more control.
It will manage:
- Who needs access
- Which doors they have access to
- What times they can gain access
- Under which conditions they’re allowed access
What gives you even more control is that a good access control system lets you set these parameters for each individual. And you can quickly and easily update them whenever you need to.
It will also show you who’s accessed where and when so that if there’s an incident, it’s easier to determine who might have been involved.
It will also show you who’s accessed where and when so that, if there’s an incident, it’s easier to determine who might have been involved.
Epsilon Infotech offers variety of identifiers for access control solutions
X9 biometric access control system.
Epsilon Infotech offers a variety of access control identifiers, The basic biometric solution we offer with market-leading brand ZKTeco’s X9 which is a reliable solution for the small and medium businesses looking for individual Door access control solution.
Using this system you can control access to the specific area with the card, passcode or digital fingerprint.
The solution is designed for companies or people who are looking for a cost-effective door access solution.
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