Section 1: Access Control
Section 1: Access Control
Section 1: Access Control
Section 1: Access Control
Section 1: Access Control
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INTRODUCTION
Section 1: Access Control
Access control is computerized control over entry to any area that can be secured
with a lock and key. Entry is only allowed to authorized people at authorized times.
Control of who is allowed to come and go is easily maintained.
The weakness of a lock and key security system is the common key. The key is a
readily duplicated piece of metal that gives anyone who holds it access to an area.
The risk of lost or stolen keys, with the expense of changing locks, is a costly
problem. Access control is an effective and affordable solution to this problem.
With access control, each person receives a card or keycode which restricts access
to authorized areas at authorized times. A small, programmable control panel
allows or denies access. If a card is lost or stolen, or if a keycode is no longer
secure, the control panel can be reprogrammed quickly and easily.
An additional benefit of access control is report capability. The system provides
reports of all card/keycode activity, including whether access was granted or
denied, and why. A permanent record of all entries to an area can be maintained.