Why Every Business Should Use an Access Control System
2022-12-14 13:10:08
Data breaches cost South African companies millions, with recent research indicating that companies that experience data breaches must pay R40 million per incident.
Globally, the most common cause of malicious attacks is stolen or compromised credentials. Businesses need to adapt to new attacks by implementing an effective security system.
Keep reading to learn how an access control system can help your company.
Monitoring and Reporting
Having one or more access control systems at your workplace allows you to take note of every person that comes into the building each day. At all times, you will know the facts about real-time access activity.
Depending on the type of access control system you have, it can record details about who enters the workplace, such as:
- Identity
- Occupation
- Role in the business
- Entry and exit hours
- Reason for entry
Access control systems automate an entire process. If you want to limit who can access a building or room on certain days, you can customise your system to fit your unique needs.
Some companies use access control systems to correlate to individual working schedules. This means you can monitor card clocks and resolve any timekeeping issues.
With this possibility, you might be able to decrease employee tardiness and increase productivity.
Active monitoring and reporting for your system will make it difficult for anyone without the right credentials to access your property. In the event of a criminal intruder, this system will act as evidence for the case.
Increased Safety
Business owners are responsible for keeping their property and employees safe while on the job.
Any company is vulnerable to robbery and theft. Without an access control system, anyone could have access to your employees, assets, and business data.
An access control system allows you to maintain protection by granting access only when it's necessary.
When your staff feels protected, you increase job satisfaction and productivity. Workers give their best every day when they are shielded from harm.
If they need to work after hours, they can come into work protected against possible threats.
An access control system will deter criminals at all entry points. Criminals like to look for opportunities with little risk and high reward. An effective system can eliminate the possibility of easy entry from these areas:
- Access ramps
- Elevators
- Parking garages
- Primary entry and exit points
- Tech rooms
- Networks and workstations
If your business handles hazardous chemicals, it would be a good idea to limit employee access to these areas. You can keep employees that aren't trained safe by limiting access to these chemicals.
Improved safety also benefits your customers. Clients are more interested in products and services from companies that emphasise off and on-site safety.
Simple Implementation
Installing a business security system doesn't have to be a complicated process. Companies with access control systems can benefit from simple implementation.
You can enter manual data to customise your access control system in the manner you prefer.
Your employees won't struggle with access control system integration. Employees can simply obtain access with an authorized credential for identification.
If your business already has existing security systems, access control systems can be easily integrated to form one security system.
Cost-Effective
Cost-effective solutions are what business owners love to hear! The initial cost of access control system installation might be pricey, but the ongoing management process can lower operational costs.
For example, if you choose a keyless entry card as your access control method, it's easy to replace if an employee uses it. This is much more convenient than having to change the building locks or reprogram the entire security system.
Access control systems eliminate the need for employees to have photo IDs because the information becomes electronic. This resolution is not only cost-effective, but it is environmentally friendly as well.
The final cost-saving benefit of this type of system is having remote access to the business. You can programme when the lights turn on or off, and you can control the temperature.
Automatic configurations like this will lead to lower commercial electricity bills.
Remote Access
Yes, remote access can save your business some money, but it provides other benefits as well.
For one, you can award entry to employees remotely without having to step into the office. You get to keep a watchful eye on your business even when you aren't there.
There are access control systems based on the cloud so that business owners can view and make changes to the system from anywhere with an internet connection.
Whether you are at work or not, you can change access levels, add or remove credentials, temporarily unlock doors for trusted individuals without access, and print security reports.
If you opt for a cloud-based access control system, you are also benefitting from lower maintenance and equipment costs.
Cloud-based systems eliminate the need to pay license fees, buy a dedicated server, and arrange software update agreements. Cloud-based servers come with IT support, automatic data backups, and automatic updates.
Protected Data
Data security should be at the top of every business owner's mind. Companies are vulnerable to data breaches now more than ever. Physical and technological threats are continuous issues for businesses that fail to protect their company.
An access control system allows you to place authorised access to data rooms and servers. When you control who has access to these areas, you protect your sensitive company, employee, and client data.
For these vulnerable areas, you can also opt for a second authentication method, such as biometrics or Personal Identification Numbers.
Do You Need an Access Control System?
If your business security system is not protecting your company, employees, and data, consider implementing an access control system.
Access control systems allow you to monitor and report who goes in and out of your business. With this, you can increase safety, save money, and access your business from anywhere with an internet connection.
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