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One of the first systems installed when securing
an organisation is the access control system,
which controls access into and out of one or
more facilities.
tangible or intangible objects that prove the identity
of an individual like a password (something they
know), an access control badge (something they
have) or a biometric feature (something they are).
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Beyond installing readers, deploying door controllers,
configuring software and issuing credentials,
organisations have a number of potential tools at
their disposal to protect their people and assets.
Physical Access Control is about protecting people
and assets. The primary focus is to keep an area
secure by restricting access to unauthorised
personnel. An electronic Access Control System (ACS)
controls entry and exit to rooms or facilities using a
wide range of credentials. Credentials can refer to
Based on the credentials presented, an ACS
determines who is allowed and where and when they
are allowed to go. Basically, once credentials are
verified and the ACS grants access to the authorised
cardholder, an access control point, which can be a
door, turnstile or other physical barrier where access
is electronically controlled, is unlocked and the
transaction is recorded by the system. In addition,
the system also monitors the doors and sends alarms
such as when a door is forced open or held open too
long after being unlocked. •
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