Access Control: Understanding Your Security Options

Today's security systems come equipped with many features and offer different options related to function, capability and scope. One of the significant factors that will impact the purchase and installation of a security system is the type of access control. A system may either feature wireless access control, or it may feature gate access control. Choosing the right type of access system will depend on the type of facility and the individuals who will need access to the premises on a regular basis. Basic and Advanced Systems Basic security systems have been around for decades, and some of these systems are quite simple in their approach. A simple swipe of a key card or a code punched on a keypad might be all someone needs to enter to gain access. Other systems are much more advanced and utilize biometrics to allow access. The field of biometrics as it applies to security remains a part of the industry that is rapidly changing. It won't be long until regular businesses and even reside

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