Pro Newport News Locksmith

How Access Control Can Benefit Your Business

Have you performed a security audit for your business recently? If not, you may not realize that you are in need of additional security. When you begin to consult with someone about your business security, you may want to inquire about access control security. This is the sort of security that will allow you to monitor your property remotely. You are able to see who comes in and out and the system will even record the day and time that someone enters and leaves. It is like having another set of eyes. If you own a business that receives a lot of traffic, it is a good idea to consider the benefits of having access control installed. These types of systems are often seen in hospitals, schools, government buildings, airport and other popular public places. Anywhere that there is sensitive material; you will usually find access control. This type of system is considered a high security system due to its ability to capture images in real-time.  

Having access control also helps to limit your amount of liability. This makes it all worth the extra expense of having it installed. There is a lot of truth in the saying that you get what you pay for. Since thieves are becoming more skilled at compromising certain security measures, it is important that security is improved. Access control can be inconspicuously installed so that they do not even know whether it exists or not. Since they are so smart about getting in and out of businesses, it is in your best interest to determine the best way to prevent theft in your business. Certainly having an extra set of eyes will be a good option since it can help comprehend anyone who is stealing or breaking in. Despite what you might think, a locksmith can actually help by installing your access control systems for you.

Access control enables your visitors and employees enter and exit your property more effectively. Since systems do not require keys, you don’t have the problem of lost keys or people taking time to locate their keys to gain access. Some access control systems use personal characteristics to gain entry. This is often in the form of a fingerprint or retinal recognition. Our locksmiths also install systems that only require a code in order to gain entry inside.  

Once you have used an access control system, it is likely that you will see how beneficial this type of system is. It is a convenient and reliable way to monitor your business.  

Below are additional features and benefits that are offered with the different types of access control systems:

No Duplication of Keys – Regular keys can easily be duplicated. No one knows this better than a burglar who has done this before. On the other hand, they also know how difficult it is to gain access through an access control system. Many of the systems we install require a fob key car or an electronic key, which is difficult for a burglar to duplicate. This minimizes your chances of a break-in. A thief would need some very specific high tech equipment to duplicate an electronic key. If they can find and get a hold of the equipment, there is so much red tape that they would have to go through that they likely wouldn’t even bother. This would simply be a waste of their time. The longer they take to figure out how to duplicate electronic keys and compromise this type of system, the more money they lose.  

Convenient – What could be easier than simply swiping something in front of the keyhole? We don’t think anything is easier than doing this and just walking through the door. You have the ability to determine who can get in and out and when they will be able to do so. You are in control when you have access control installed. When you have temporary employees and you no longer want them to have access onto the property, you can deactivate their access. This is helpful even if the temporary employee forgets to return their temporary card. This also applies if you have to terminate the employment of a permanent employee; you can deactivate their access.   

Tracking Visitors and Employees – While there are still some businesses that will have someone at the front to sign visitors and employees in and out, with access control, this is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Your access control system will do it all for you. Whenever someone enters or leaves, the system will automatically record this information. Therefore, there is no need to have someone to sign people in and out. You are even capable of pulling the recording whenever needed. The system does all the work that a human would do for you.   

Quick and Simple Entry – Since keys are not necessary to gain entry, having access control gives you quick and simply entry into the business. All that is required is the swipe of a key card or an access code entered. This keeps the flow of traffic moving swiftly without backing up.  

Remote Access – You can give someone access without physically being present. As long as they have the right code or you have given them a key fob, you don’t have to be there to let them in. The key fob or code is the only thing needed to gain entry.