ACCESS CONTROL: HOW TO IMPROVE THE SECURITY OF YOUR PROPERTY?

In this article, we'll guide you through the best practices for optimizing your site's security with a high-performance access management system.

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Identify sensitive points on the property

Whether you already have an access control system in place, or are in the process of installing one, it's essential to take stock of the situation in order to optimize security.

Start by identifying the main entrances, which are most at risk: gates, entrance doors and pedestrian access. And don't overlook secondary areas, such as service entrances, parking lots or cellars, which can be vulnerable if left uncontrolled.

This audit will enable the risks to be mapped, according to the uses and constraints of each access, in order to choose the most appropriate solution. For sensitive sites (industrial, military, etc.) or sites with a high flow of people (large buildings or companies, public buildings), the installer must call on the support of design offices or safety officers to carry out the diagnosis.

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Choosing the right technologies

Once the areas to be secured have been identified, the choice of technology is crucial. It must take into account site typology, usage and the level of security required.

There are many types of identification solutions, each with its own advantages and limitations.

Among the most widespread are :

• ‍The easy-to-installkeypad is suitable for secondary accesses (impractical for visitors).
•  The RFID badge offers flexible user management and access restriction by zone or customization of time slots through centralized control software.‍
• Radio remote control combines convenience and security, especially for automatic gates. Operating in conjunction with an access control unit with integrated radio, you can assign rights to visitors (time slot, days accepted or validity date).
• Biometrics (fingerprint, facial recognition) do not require codes or badges, and guarantee a high level of security. However, its use is regulated by the CNIL and reserved for sensitive areas.
• Connected solutions (via smartphone) enable you to control access remotely, be alerted in real time or consult opening history.

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➡️Tous our advice on choosing the most effective access control technology for your needs.

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For a long-lasting installation, we advise you to opt for devices that are upgradeable and compatible with existing automation systems.

If a high level of protection is required, opt for enhanced technologies incorporating, for example, data encryption or copy protection (e.g. SLIM+ / MRMINI2E+).

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Securing transmissions and access

The safety of an input/output control system depends not only on the visible hardware. Data transmission between devices (transmitters, receivers, control units) is a critical point.

Radio protocols must incorporate mechanisms to protect against piracy, such as rolling code or AES encryption. They prevent the fraudulent reproduction of an opening signal, a very real risk on obsolete systems.

Another major challenge is managing access rights. An optimal system enables precise permissions to be assigned to each user (accessible areas, authorized times, duration of validity...). It also includes access traceability (history, connection logs) to facilitate audits and investigations.

In the long term, controllers need to carry out regular maintenance of control equipment and software updates to guarantee a high level of safety over the long term.

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Thinking of safety as a global system

To enhance the security of your access control system, the ideal solution is to combine several technologies (e.g. badge reader + fingerprint or digicode), as well asintegrating other control devices such as :

• video surveillance cameras,
• an intercom or video intercom system,
• intrusion detection,
• an alarm system,
• automatic deterrent lighting...

Using intelligent scenarios, you can coordinate access control and intruder detection: centralized locking, alerts sent in the event of attempted break-ins, automatic closing at night, etc.

Implementing a global security ecosystem optimizes site protection while enhancing the user experience.

Discover our access control solutions:

• Stand-alone systems
• Centralized management
• Readers and identifiers
• Power supplies

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