Latin America. Boon Edam published a new white paper for security professionals called, "Integrating Access Control with Turnstiles and Security Doors," which outlines the five basic components of an access control system and explores its inherent weaknesses related to working with different types of inputs in unauthorized entry control.
Additionally, the whitepaper reveals the benefits and best practices around integrating access control systems with security entrances, including high-security revolving doors and portals; medium safety optical tourniquets and low safety tripod and full height turnstiles.
The vulnerability of access control systems and swing doors
To set the stage, the whitepaper begins by explaining that most access control systems are installed in buildings along with traditional manual or automatic swing doors. The weakness of this combination lies in the fact that once unlocked by an accredited user, an oscillating door can be opened or forced open, allowing unauthorized persons to enter. When an organization is unable to accurately report on the number of people in their building, they are more vulnerable to risk and liability, such as crime, violence, regulatory fines, lost productivity, litigation, etc.
Achieve intrusion detection and prevention with security inputs
The publication goes on to outline five main benefits of access control systems along with security entrances in front of swing doors, including their ability to mitigate intrusion and multiple entry and establish a reliable standard operating procedure (S.O.P.) for entry. The whitepaper also provides details on how to seamlessly integrate authentication devices of all shapes and sizes with security doors and turnstiles for maximum efficiency and ease of use.
Biometric integration for maximum entry assurance
Finally, the white paper "Access Control Integration" concludes by introducing biometrics and explaining how these devices are paired with high-security revolving doors and security portals to ensure not only that a person enters by authorized credential, but also that the person entering matches the credential. A detailed infographic included with the whitepaper illustrates the entry process, showing how entry speaks to the access control system to confirm or deny entry to the safest areas of a building.
"Access control integration with turnstiles and security doors" is available by clicking here.
