Access controls, like video surveillance, have always had an important role to play in location security. It’s importance has also increased during the mayhem and unrest brought on by the pandemic, financial crisis and political unrest. They are a critical defensive measure to secure locations against unauthorized access. Access control protects facilities, property, data, equipment, & improves employee safety.
The options can be overwhelming for organizations seeking to secure vital resources, intellectual property, medical equipment or data, or government related property. What is the best balance of effective to cost effective? What measures provide the most efficient security versus the burden placed on staff and guests of an organization? What needs to be handled within the organization & what can be outsourced? How can automation be used to improve efficiency & reduce cost?