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Your Security Needs and Access Control

When it comes to protecting your home or business, as well as the building’s occupants, access control is one of the best ways for you to achieve peace of mind. However, access control is much more than just allowing people to access your building, access control also helps you effectively protect your data from various types of intruders and it is up to your organisation’s access control policy to address which method works best for your needs.

 

There are a number of  access control systems you have to choose from to use in your residence or business facility; some outperform others. Outlined below are overviews of the three basic types of access control systems that are available to your company so you can see which are best suited for your day to day operations.

 

 

In other words, access control is used to identify an individual who does a specific job, authenticate them, and then proceed to give that individual only the key to the door or workstation that they need access to and nothing more. Access control systems come in three variations: 

 

  1. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
  2. Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
  3. Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

 

 

Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

Discretionary Access Control is a type of access control system that holds the business owner responsible for deciding which people are allowed in a specific location, physically or digitally. DAC is the least restrictive compared to the other systems, as it essentially allows an individual complete control over any objects they own, as well as the programs associated with those objects. The drawback to Discretionary Access Control is the fact that it gives the end user complete control to set security level settings for other users and the permissions given to the end user are inherited into other programs they use which could potentially lead to malware being executed without the end user being aware of it.

 

 

Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

Mandatory Access Control is more commonly utilized in organizations that require an elevated emphasis on the confidentiality and classification of data (i.e. military institutions). MAC doesn’t permit owners to have a say in the entities having access in a unit or facility, instead, only the owner and custodian have the management of the access controls. MAC will typically classify all end users and provide them with labels which permit them to gain access through security with established security guidelines.

 

 

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Also known as Rule-Based Access Control, RBAC is the most demanded in regard to access control systems. Not only is it in high demand among households, RBAC has also become highly sought-after in the business world. In RBAC systems, access is assigned by the system administrator and is stringently based on the subject’s role within the household or organization and most privileges are based on the limitations defined by their job responsibilities. So, rather than assigning an individual as a security manager, the security manager position already has access control permissions assigned to it. RBAC makes life much easier because rather than assigning multiple individuals’ particular access, the system administrator only has to assign access to specific job titles.

 

 

Choosing the Best Access Control System for Your Organisation

As you can see, when it comes to choosing the type of access control system that is most suitable for your organization, there are a number of factors involved. Some of those factors include the nature of your business, security procedures within the organization, and the number of users on the system. Places of business with small or basic applications will probably find Discretionary Access Control to be less complicated and better utilized. If, however, you have highly confidential or sensitive information on your business platform, a Mandatory Access or Role-Based Access Control system are two options you may want to consider.

 

Security continues to be a growing concern for businesses of all industries. Ensuring that your employees, equipment, and information remain safe is always a top priority. Businesses all over the globe are seeking new technologies to help provide them with protecting private information. However, providing a simple and easy way for your employees and visitors to enter your place of business, while also holding them accountable, is an important consideration to also keep in mind. So, how do you offer advanced security and ease of entrance all while maintaining peace of mind at all times? The answer lies in access control systems.

 

 

Why Your Business Needs an Access Control System

In the past, most businesses have used lock-and-key access systems. While this may work for smaller businesses, it doesn’t often prove to be beneficial for companies of a larger size. Employees can misplace keys or keys can be duplicated and the money spent ends up only being a hassle for management. One of the best solutions to this issue is having an effective access control system.

 

 

Access control systems can involve:

 

  1. Key cards
  2. Pin codes
  3. Bio-metric scanners
  4. Alarms
  5. Video Surveillance System

 

An electronic access control system allows a person, with proper clearance, to access to a certain area of your building. These high-quality security access systems can help you keep outside intruders from gaining access to valuable office devices and confidential information. This reduced the growing issue of shrink and detrimental data breaches.

 

 

Stay in Charge of Your Security

Access control systems have proven to be extremely effective security instruments. With access control systems, companies know the exact time of day that employees and visitors enter and exit their establishment. This helps managers in the case of potential issues, disputes, or data breaches. In the event of an emergency situation, access control systems can also make a lock-down easier to handle and restrict movement throughout the building.

 

 

Know Who is Entering and Exiting your Building

Another reason why access control systems are great for business is the ease of access it provides individuals with clearance. Access control systems also allow employees to use badges with embedded wireless technology or security codes to gain access within the building.

 

 

Control the Environment in Your Building

Businesses also find access control systems to be beneficial when it comes to saving time, energy and money. Wouldn’t it be great if a company could integrate a building’s lighting and heating/cooling system with the location of employees? With access control systems, technology can inform those systems what areas of the building either need a light or temperature adjustment at any moment throughout the day or night.

 

 

Prevent Data Breaches

Companies will also find more efficient database management through access control systems, as a key card can simply allow or disallow employees from accessing certain computers connected to the company’s network without the need to install special software. They also can keep outsiders from gaining access to confidential information.

 

 

Increase Safety, Security, and Productivity

When it comes to business security, the issue is cut-and-dry. Your information must be secure. Installing access control systems throughout your business will not only save you peace of mind, but it will also save your company space in the annual budget. All companies are vulnerable to theft and robbery, but the installation of an access control system will prove to be extremely useful for all businesses. Access control systems will help you maintain security by granting necessary site access, and you never have to worry about which keys you need for certain parts of the building ever again.

No matter what situation you think your company could use some improvements in, access control systems have the capabilities to suit any of your particular needs from start to finish.

 

 

ACCESS CONTROL

With new threats continuously emerging, the security landscape has evolved to include cyber security, active shooters and terrorist activities. Access control should not only secure doors, but server racks, parking lots, and pharmacy cabinets. Access control can provide valuable data to help an organization meet compliance requirements, and when integrated with video, identity management or visitor management, deliver a unified platform that is easy to operate. Instant lock-down capabilities let you change the level of security in the event of an emergency, putting control in the user’s hands.

 

 

Visitor Management

Understanding who is entering your building is more critical than ever. Manual visitor procedures do not provide the data organizations need to understand who is in their building, how long a person is inside and where they’ve gone. Using technology, mining visitor data is simple, and allows companies to better protect employees, assets and buildings, as well as automate all processes associated with a visitor. Enlist the help of employees to manage visitors, while procuring the data necessary to meet compliance. Improve your visitor’s experience while streamlining traffic flow.

 

 

Identity Management

Organizations deploy operational changes when forced to meet compliance, streamline processes to save money or mitigate risk. Organizations can no longer treat security as a separate part of the business. Companies must blend their business goals with their security goals to align synergies and streamline processes. Implementing the right technologies will automate manual cumbersome manual processes, meet strict audit and compliance requirements and reduce operating costs.

 

 

Video Management

Escalating violence means organizations need actionable information in real-time to protect employees, staff and customers. When decisions need to be made quickly, situational awareness can mean the difference between life and death. Powerful video management aids in crisis planning and emergency preparedness. Scalable, flexible video management should operate on any device for ease of use, providing video at the touch of a button.

 

 

Incident & Case Management

As the work day ebbs and flows, things happen. Light bulbs burn out, slip and falls occur and doors are propped open. Having a clear understanding of what is happening at your organization helps mitigate risk. Capturing the right data and establishing consistent workflows that align with company policies will help companies investigate and resolve incidents and improve the bottom line.

 

 

Command & Control

Security operators are not as efficient when having to jump between systems when responding to an alarm. They need to streamline their response time with automated workflows via a single window to increase efficiencies and make decisions quickly. Disparate systems flow into one system to provide real-time intelligence and achieve optimal command and control.

 

 

Protect Your Business with an Access Control System

SVS, are a leader in the design, installation and support of state-of-the-art access control hardware and software. From entryway to enterprise level, access control systems and are designed to deliver maximum protection for commercial offices, high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, educational facilities, industrial plants and detention centers.

 

Our access systems offer a number of on premise security functions through the use of coded key cards or badges. Access control is a perfect accompaniment to a CCTV video surveillance system.

 

Benefits of Access Control Systems

  1. Prevent unwanted premise access or intrusions.
  2. Prevent disruptions to your business operations.
  3. Prevent overcrowding in areas with set occupancy rates.
  4. Protect employees and visitors from outside intruders.
  5. Assist with other on-premise loss prevention measures.
  6. Limit employee movements during and after business hours.
  7. Protect information and intellectual property from access or theft.
  8. Protect inventory and equipment from theft or misuse.
  9. Reduce costs from re-keying locks and managing physical keys.
  10. Decrease liability and risk associated with stolen or misused equipment.
  11. Easily controlled and monitored from a centralised security office.

 

Your system can be as flexible or as unyielding as required – and are a perfect accompaniment to a CCTV video surveillance system installation. All of the systems are installed by our highly-trained technicians.