Types of Access Control and Security Products

There are a few types of access control products as follows:

Hand Key

Also known as hand readers, they are typically shown at movies where armed forces or security agencies have some protagonism. In real life they are used along finger keys as a combined method for access control. How? For example, a medical research center could use a hand key at its main security gate access control, and also install individual finger keys at every lab. That way, a scientist can access the building and the lab at which he is working. Another example is construction sites. Construction companies do not want to have unauthorized people wandering around. Besides unwanted robberies, they don’t wish to have any kind of accidents within their facilities. Untrained marauders could cause a tragedy among the workers.

The nicest thing of hand keys is that they can integrate easily into existing systems. They only require a 802.11 wireless router and this devices can send information on who’s going in and out of the structure. That way it can be used afterwards for any auditing.

Card Reader

Most corporations use card readers at the entrance of their offices. You may have seen them hanging from the necks or trousers of corporate workers. The employee only needs to pass it through the sensor and the door will unlock itself for some seconds.

The main advantage of this system is its high reliability and the fact that it can manage thousands of persons within an organization. Other benefit is that in case of a security leak, a corporation can track the movements of an individual using the access card.

Typically, a card will have three things stored inside: the name of the employee, the id of the employee and his security access.

It must be mentioned that, although biometrics have been a short time in the market, they have become one of the favorites among clients who wish to implement access control in their organizations. And, within biometrics, finger key and hand key products account for 80% of the total market.

As you can see, access control and security products are a must for any organization who wishes to protect its intellectual property. If you fall within that category and don’t have an access control system installed, start considering acquiring one. There are a lot of options to choose from, each one with different prices. Implementing an access control security system is not only a good idea, but a wise decision for you and your organization.