Access Control

How much control do you have when it comes on to who enters your property? Very little we assume. Sure, you may have locks to keep people out. But, do you know who has copies of your keys? Perhaps you have been in the dark a bit, but let us shed some light for you. There are some new systems on the market that can significantly increase the amount of security that you have for your home. When you move into a new home, you have to bear in mind that other individuals might have had access to your key at some point – including contractors, realtors and more. This same idea applies to your business, but you can add employees to this list, too. A good solution? Access control!

Access Control … Is It Your Best Option?

If you have ever heard of access control before, you may have been excited about its use. But do you really need access control? Will it be an unnecessary upgrade for you? To answer this question, you should ask yourself another. Is there really anything such as too much security? Isn’t it better to take all the precautions that you can rather than doing the bare minimum? We certainly think that it is not easy to go overboard with security. In fact, many people who do the bare minimum often leave themselves more exposed to security threats.

Still not so sure if access control is for you? Take a look at these Pros and Cons. It may help you to make a better decision about what’s best for your situation.

Pros of Access Control

There are a number of advantages to having access control. Here are some you should pay attention to.

• They make it very convenient to access your property
  If you own a lot of property, over time you may find that you have several bunches of keys or just one really huge bunch. Installing access control systems can significantly reduce the number of keys that you have to travel with. Not only will this lighten your load, it will also make it much more convenient when you have to access your property. Instead of searching for

keys on that big bunch, all you will need is your password or whatever method of entry your system requires.

• They are very safe systems
  No one can deny that access control systems are extremely safe. You don’t have to worry about someone getting a hold of your keys to make a copy. Plus, it is very difficult for someone to access these systems without approval or access being granted by the administrator. Certainly, this is more secure than having keys that can end up in just about anyone’s hand. If you are worried about the current level of security that you have, access control may be a very good option for you.

• You can use them to track movement in your business
  This feature does not come standard in all types of access control systems. However, it is a feature that a lot of employers can benefit from having. It offers way more security than other lock systems and can be very useful if you have some types of discrepancies in your business. Surely, this is not a benefit that you can get from regular commercial locks.