What is Access Control and why is it important?
Access control is a security system. It enables an authorised person to access a facility, computer, building, file, room or item. Access control uses computerised systems to validate whoever it is that wishes to have access granted.
This can be done by means of a key (essentially, a car door is a form of access control,) by a certain code or number (a PIN to gain access to a building, or on an ATM machine), by a card (which will have electronic information stored on it), by biological test (retina scans, fingerprint matches, all that sort of James Bond technology) and passwords (logging into a computer system).
Access control can be of utmost importance if you run a business. Particularly if you deal with clients on a day to day basis, where you may have their financial information or contact details. If your building is accessed by an unlocked, unsecured door, you may be letting your business in for an awful lot more than you imagined. If there is no control on the door, anybody could walk in with the intention of subtly stealing vital client information.
Especially if your business in constantly growing, it can be very difficult to spot someone if they are wearing the same as everyone else and walking around with a purpose.
Just a simple PIN machine on any external door will significantly reduce the risk of information or identity theft.
