- Easier access for employees
- No need for traditional keys
- Keep track of who enters/exits the building
- Protection against unwanted visitors
- Reduced risk of theft
Access Control is a method of security that controls access both physically and virtually unless authentication credentials are provided. ‘Virtual’ Access Control limits connections to computer networks and data, using passwords and pin codes, for example, as a secure method of authorization. ‘Physical’ Access Control is a means of controlling who and when a person can enter an area, location or building using a secure authentication method such as an ID card or biometric identification, for example, as authorisation.
An Access Control system typically includes locked gates, doors or barriers which can be opened using identity authentication methods such RFID access cards, pin codes, face recognition, finger prints or smartphones to allow entry to a building or certain area.
TYPES: Three main types of access control systems are: Discretionary Access Control (DAC), Role Based Access Control (RBAC), and Mandatory Access Control (MAC).