Access control systems can be found throughout society and many of us use them without even acknowledging what they are. How many times have you used a code to enter a locked room or had to show an ID card before being granted entry? These are just 2 types of access controls put in place for security reasons and they offer a simple, yet effective security measure. Any company who specialise in access control systems in Portsmouth would be able to advise on the various options available and give tailor-made advice to suit your needs.
Cost
People may think that access control systems are expensive because of the technology involved and this is true of some systems but not all. Biometric systems which use fingerprint matching, face recognition and retina scans are examples of the more sophisticated and ultimately more expensive systems available. They ultimately offer better security for the price but may be overkill for an individual’s needs. A lot of government organisations and science labs use biometric access control due to their increased security. They are notoriously difficult to dupe and only the individual with relevant access rights can successfully use them. The higher costs can often be offset in that the access control system means that a security guard is not required at that location. The systems are self-managing and once setup need very little human interaction. Alpha-numeric keypads on doors are probably one of the cheapest access control systems available but they are not as secure as biometrics because the code can become common knowledge very easily.
Security
Modern access control systems are a lot more difficult to breach than traditional locks. People can get keys cut for door locks or use a drill to break the lock and gain entry. Modern biometric access controls do not suffer from these vulnerabilities. A retina scanner uses a database to store the eye scans of individuals who have are allowed access to the system. Then when an individual tries to access the system their eye scan is checked against the database of known authorised users and access is granted accordingly. Short of having someone else’s eyes this system is near impossible to bypass. The same goes for fingerprint recognition systems which are being used more often in a workplace environment to prevent employees from clocking each other in and out. Employers looking to install a biometric system for their employees’ time-keeping should contact a Bridger Alarms who specialise in access control in Portsmouth so that they can obtain accurate, bespoke advice.
