Benefits of Card Access Control Systems
by Louise Gomez
Card access is popular in high-tech labs and research facilities, but they are starting to be seen in many commercial properties as well. Card access is essentially a safety and security measure that permits individuals to come inside a property by touching or swiping a card to a card reader. This reader will "read" the card and allow that individual to enter the building, if they have the proper permissions, via an automated door. There are numerous benefits to this type of control system for a property. Keep reading to learn what some of these benefits are.
You Can Have a Record of Everything
With a card access system, it is recorded each time an individual swipes his or her card. This makes it easy for you to keep track of the history of entry of all of your employees. You will also have easy access to store information and real-time data. For instance, you will know which entry point an employee has accessed and when.
You Can Enjoy Decreased Liability Risk
With the traditional lock and key entry, you might have a major security threat on your hands in the event that one of your employees loses his or her key. Anyone could find the key, figure out what the key goes to, and attempt to enter the property. Once your employee lets you know what has happened, you must change your locks and have all new keys cut for everyone. Luckily, with a card access control system, things aren't as complex. While each employee is responsible for his or her card, in the event that a card is lost, you can cancel that card immediately so that it no longer has access to the building should someone find it and try to use it.
You Can Allow Temporary Access to the Property
If you often hire contract or temporary works, or if you ever need to offer entry to visitors or clients, a card access system will allow you to do this with ease. This type of system will allow you to permit access for anyone in your building for any time period and then take away that access at the end of the given time period, regardless of whether they remember to give you the card back or not.
You Can Increase the Security of Your Property and Employees
One of the most important benefits of a card access control system is that it will help protect your property and employees. With this type of controlled entry, you won't have to worry about anyone entering the property if they do not have a card, which reduces crime and theft. This is helpful if you have employees who work late at night or early in the morning.
If you would like to learn more about switching over to a card access control system, contact a local security company today.
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Many homeowners focus their home security systems on the home itself but neglect to cover the other structures on the property and the property itself. Do you have an outbuilding, shed or garage that you use to store things in? Do you put those expensive inflatable decorations out in your lawn each holiday? There are probably several things outside of your home that warrant protection as much as the things that you keep inside of your home. This blog will show you the security measures that you can take to ensure that everything on your property is protected as best as it can be.