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Access Control Systems Basics

Business security can mean many different things, but physical security is step one. An access control system provides a dependable, trackable method of granting the right level of access to authorized people and keeping potential trouble out.

The most common type of access control system in business today is the card reader. Proximity cards, which only need to be held near a wall-mounted reader, are the most typical, while bar code and magnetic stripe cards being fairly common as well.

Choosing the right supplier for your access control system will help ensure that your system provides the security you need and is able to grow as your business does.

Points to consider:

• How secure do you need your access control system to be?
• What type of system (keypad, card, or biometric) do you need?
• How many entrances does your location have?
• How many separate buildings/locations do you need an access control system for?
• Will you need integration with an existing security system (such as an alarm or CCTV)?
• Will you need professional installation services?
• What is your estimated budget?

Related articles - December 2008

Common terms:

• Access control security systems
• Access control systems
• Biometric access control
• Card access systems
• Card access control
• Card security access
• Door access control
• Door access systems
• Door control systems
• Security access systems

Leading manufacturers:

• Amano
• Galaxy Control Systems
• GE Security (Interlogix)
• Honeywell Access Systems
• Keri Systems
• Security Door Controls