The modern workplace is a dynamic hub of activity, with employees, visitors, and contractors coming and going. While this fosters collaboration and productivity, it also exposes your business to a range of security vulnerabilities, many of which are too sophisticated for the usual lock-and-key safety approaches. In order to protect your business from such threats, you need an equally sophisticated countermeasure – like card access control.
A card access control system is a modern and adaptable security solution, empowering you to safeguard your business from a multitude of risks, including:
- Unauthorized Access Attempts. Card access control grants entry based on unique credentials, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. You gain granular control over who enters your premises and when, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive areas.
- Credential Theft. Lost or stolen keys are a security nightmare. Card access eliminates this risk by allowing instant deactivation of lost cards. Moreover, advanced systems can incorporate multi-factor authentication, combining something you have (the card) with something you know (a PIN) or something you are (biometrics). This makes credential theft exponentially more difficult for potential wrongdoers.
- Tailgating. Tailgating, or following an authorized person through a secure entrance, is a common security breach. Card access control systems, especially those with anti-tailgating features, can detect and prevent such unauthorized entries by ensuring that only one person enters per authorized credential.
- Backdoors. Every entry point is a potential security risk, including rarely-used emergency exits or service entrances. When you implement card access, every entrance becomes a monitored, controlled access point, eliminating the concept of “backdoors” entirely.
Swipe Right for Security
When integrated with other security measures at your business, card access control offers a robust shield that protects your business from all angles. This is what we do at Eastway Lock & Key, Inc. – we install comprehensive security solutions to address these major security threats and more, providing your business with unparalleled protection. Contact us today to learn more about our services.