In many ways, the purpose of an access control system is to prevent the unexpected from interfering with your company’s work. Unexpected and unauthorised visitors can play havoc with your operation and mean that your company is in violation of security regulations. However, access control systems can’t prevent every event that could lead to a security breach. Instead, they must adapt to unexpected circumstances without compromising your business’s security.
One extremely common circumstance that will require your access control system to adapt is an employee’s losing an access card. If your access control system can’t adapt to this circumstance, a simple mistake can turn into a time-consuming replacement process or even a security breach. When selecting access control software, make sure it makes it easy for you to cancel lost cards and issue new ones.
Another circumstance that requires your access control system to adapt is the need to admit visitors or temporary workers to secure areas during certain times. Modern access control technology allows you to issue access cards and keys which work for a set period of time, either once or on a regular basis. This feature allows your access control system to adapt to any type or number of visitors in secure areas.
The presence of unauthorised visitors can also require your access control system to adapt to unexpected circumstances. If there is an intruder on your premises, you will want your access control system to include features like closed circuit TV monitoring and remote egress control. These will allow you to manage the situation quickly and prevent a minor breach from turning into something more serious.
Your company is at its best when it is adapting to the changing conditions of its industry. Your access control system, too, needs to adapt to unexpected circumstances in order to perform at the level you need. We at ELF Productivity understand the features that enable your access control system to adapt to the unexpected; contact us for more details about our products.