What is Access Control?
Access control means enabling an organization, business, or individual to monitor who has access to the building and/or computer system.
There are two types of access control: physical and virtual. Physical access control involves applying the old technique in which the key to the premises is only given to persons that you think should have access.
Digital Security
In the modern digital era, electronic access control means controlling who can view or use your computer systems. That means a user without the required credentials cannot access a system and view or use its content in any way.
Access control is a security system that minimizes the risk to your business. It enables you to restrict access to certain areas, rooms, or electronic files. And when you do give access to employees that you believe should have it, you can monitor who accessed the system, when and for how long.
How Does Access Control Work?
Today, most organizations use some sort of access control system. Employees type their username and password or simply swipe their identification card to access a database or enter a room.
How Does The System Work?
An access control system is connected to a server. Employees that are allowed to access a room or database receive previously authorized credentials (passwords, PINs, etc). When they swipe their card or type the password, the system automatically checks whether the user has used the right credentials.
This process is called identification authentication. Sometimes the system uses multi-factor authentication as an additional layer of security for your organization. This means that a user is required to use two or more authentication factors to access the database. Once the system identifies the user, it authorizes them to access the files.
If you decide to hire a security company to install an access control system for you, they will take care of every single step: installing locks, hardware, and software. Once everything has been set up, the system is tested to make sure everything works.
Security professionals will also monitor access to your building and ensure that no unauthorized personnel ever gain access to the room.
What Are The Benefits of Access Control For Your Organization?
Organizations are at constant risk of unauthorized access. A single cyber attack (which is very common these days) could put you out of business. That is why businesses are rapidly investing in cybersecurity and access control systems.
Minimize Risk
If you have an access control system in place, especially a multi-factor one, you minimize the risk that an unauthorized person gets hold of your confidential information. Said person could take advantage of your business information to harm your business, they can blackmail you or even sell your files.
You might be under the impression that your organization is not big enough to be a target of an intruder but that is the mistake that many businesses are making. Protecting your business and your data is crucial for the survival and growth of your business in this digital age.
Why You Should Hire Our Access Control Security Team?
The risk is simply too high for organizations not to consider investing in access control systems. But more importantly, investing in a reputable security company that you can trust.
Halo Protective is a team of security professionals with years of experience in securing countless organizations. We specialize in access control systems and know exactly what to do to minimize the risk of unauthorized access to your database or specific areas.
We install access control systems, test them, and monitor access to your building.