By James Kelly on January 5th, 2020 in SCS News
As with any type of security system, access control cards can raise questions of risks. What happens if they get into the wrong hands? How can the user of the card be monitored?
Today’s blog post will look into a few of the most talked-about safety risks with access control cards, as well as putting your mind at ease with explanations and solutions that ensure these systems are as secure and effective as possible.
When compared to systems that require fingerprint or face recognition, access control cards do offer a slightly lower level of security by not needing identification to work but the amount of establishments that actually use these kinds of high tech systems is minimal.
The likes of the FBI and MI5 need this level of security, where individual identification is essential before access is granted, but for business and education establishments, access control systems that need an individually coded card, key fob or sticker usually provide enough security to avoid intruders.
As with any thin, credit sized card, access control cards can easily be lost in bags, misplaced in offices or potentially swiped away without noticing but that is why we offer a full range of access control products here at Smartcard Store, not just cards.
We have a range of key fobs and stickers that can be programmed to work with various access control systems and these are easy to keep on your person at all times. Key fobs can be attached to car keys or clipped to your belt hook (never attach to your office keys) while stickers can be placed on the back of your work phone.
If you do want to use cards, we recommend card clips or lanyards, so your card can easily be kept on you at all times.
Although within an establishment, individual staff members cards will be programmed differently with tailored access to different areas, given their level of authority, technically, anyone can use anyone else’s card when required.
This is why we recommend using your access control cards as ID cards too as this two in one solution means that everyone’s individual access is also associated with their name, face and job titles. This eliminates the ability for access cards to be swapped or misplaced and also allows access within a building to be monitored better, further reducing security risks.
So, if you were considering access control as the right security system for your building or establishment, hopefully this article will have put your mind at rest regarding any safety risks this type of system may pose.
Want more advice on access control systems? Don’t be afraid to contact the team at the Smartcard Store to explore our range of access control services further or, if you’d like to learn more about access control products, check out our hub.
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