Factors to consider when choosing access control systems

What are access control systems and what factors to consider when sourcing them.?

Well Access control systems are used to enhance building safety and security. An The systems are a security technique that are used to limit who can access certain resources within an organization environment.

They can be used to limit access to different rooms and also different areas within or around a property.

The ability to secure a business or also a commercial property be it offices, accommodation or financial institutions are among some of the greatest challenges that major organizations face.  

Having great security systems that are well controlled and monitored facilitate not only smooth operation of an organization but also safeguards the business or organization.

However, it’s worth to note that great access control systems are not the most expensive or advanced. 

An initial survey of your organization security needs and goals are core in order to offer better implementation of the systems.

Benefits of Access Control Systems

Before we get to the factors to consider when sourcing for access control, lets have a look at some of the benefits that we may enjoy as a result of implementing the systems

Track employees

Access control systems can help track employee movement if the organization has large group of staff working in different shifts.

Secure sensitive data

With access control systems, we get to secure sensitive documents by limiting access should anyone access the organization.

Reduce theft and burglary

With only approved personnel getting to access various sites of the organization, this tends to improve on theft reduction and also accidents as a result of non-specialized staff access.

The Factors to consider when choosing access control systems

1.Cost of Implementation

With great development of security systems, technologies such as CCTV systems, Biometrics, face scanners, make some of these technologies more expensive, with Biometric Access controls being the most expensive to implement while swipe cards being more affordable.

2.Organization needs

Organization such as banks, research centers, government entities offices require different needs on access control systems due to their nature of operations. 

In such environment we may have various systems including CCTV cameras, face scanners, cards, biometric access control systems

3.The location

Location needs tend to affect the kind of access control system that an organization may look to implement.

High risk areas such as crowded places are more prone to burglary and theft need to understand which system best fit their needs

4.Tenants privacy and needs

Some organization happen to rent space share with other different entities and this may cause privacy issues between the organizations. This case happens most where the property serves as business offices and also apartment for residential homes

5. Product life cycle

The preferred systems should be dynamic enough to adapt to future needs such as structural design of the building and also change in tech.  it’s important to note that how long the systems may be placed under usage without wearing out.

6. Accessibility

Its important to ensure that the system being adopted for use is user friendly bearing not everyone is tech savvy. The systems should not require financial and dedicated personnel for maintenance.

7.Components of the access control system

Is better to understand the feature that each access control system comes with so as to better understand the needs of each system and how to better implement it.

Choosing the best access control system for your organization

As we’ve learned above when it comes to selecting the best access control system for your business or organization, there are various factors to consider. Access control systems are a must have for any organization out there that is serious about the integrity of its data and security of its premises. Don’t forget to check out our CCTV and Access control services if looking for custom installation