Improving the security measures for your property is never a bad idea. Increased security leads to an improved feeling of safety among all of your employees. You can rest easy knowing all of your employees and your property are safe, and your employees will be more productive when they feel safe and secure.
Installing an access control system is a great way to increase the security of your property. Whether you opt for a system controlled by key codes, voice readers, cards, fingerprints, or other measures, an access control system will provide you with the extra security you need. Read below to find out the various benefits it can provide.
1. Customizable System
When thinking about the security of commercial businesses, access control systems can be a great asset because of their customizability. You can allow some employees unlimited access, and others access at certain times. Your daytime employees might be granted access between 8-6, while your night staff might have different access. You can also limit what parts of the building employees have access to. If you’re dealing with high security measures, you can choose which employees have access to certain rooms.
2. You Won’t Lose Your Keys
If you opt for keyless entry with key codes, fingerprints, or another selection, no one will have to worry about keys. If you’re someone who tends to misplace things, this system is a great choice for you. There are also options that use both card entry and key code entry in one system. Because it’s so customizable, you can choose the option that’s right for your habits.
3. Key Cards are Harder to Duplicate
If you choose key card entry, it’s still a better option than a regular key because it can’t be duplicated. If someone gets a hold of the key to your property, it is very easy to bring to a shop and duplicate. However, key cards are very difficult to duplicate. Additionally, if a key card is stolen, it’s easy to turn off access to that card and issue a new one, ensuring that no unwanted visitors enter your building.
4. Easy to Log Activity
Beyond restricting access to your building, there are other measures that are important in ensuring the security of your property. Keeping track of who comes and goes will not only help you be aware of who is inside your building, but will provide a detailed record in the event that there is an issue. An access control system will help you keep track of who is coming in and out as well as the times that the doors were opened and closed. These records could be instrumental in a case where police need to investigate.
5. Remote Access
Another great feature of access control systems is their ability to be controlled remotely. In a situation where you need to let someone into the building but don’t want to give her a code or other mode of entry, you can grant her access remotely. This feature is helpful because you can allow someone in the building when no one else is there without allowing her permanent access.
6. Cut Costs
Remote access isn’t beneficial just for remote entry. Access control systems can be integrated with your building’s general management system. You can program your access control system to turn off lights, turn down your heat, and control other cost-saving factors. That way, you’ll save on energy even when the last person out forgets to turn off the lights.
Additionally, keyless entry is a cost-saving measure. If someone loses a key card, it’s much easier to replace a card and reprogram the system than it is to change your building’s locks. Changing the locks on its own is expensive, and then every employee will need to be issued a new key. Doing away with keys is a great cost-saving measure.
United Security Incorporated | Access Control Systems
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