Physical access control is the enforcement of how an individual gains access to and from a building, property, or any other facility. This is done by giving individuals specific credentials (like cards, fobs, etc.) to identify them and authorize access to them if they have permission to enter.

Once you’ve decided to implement physical access control, how do you decide which access points to secure? This article will address access control security advantages as well as locations to consider applying this technology to.

Benefits of Physical Access Control 

Physical access control helps prevent strangers, vendors, visitors, and employees from obtaining access to information or equipment they should not have access to. Implementing this type of security can provide peace of mind for your company and your clients, as you know that your information is secure. 

 Locations to Secure 

How many locations to secure, and which locations, vary upon the type of business and the specifics of the building. Some commonly secured locations include:

 Front door 

If your business is not one that is open to the public and receives few physical deliveries or outside visitors, you may secure all entries to the building, including the front door. In this type of security system, it will be important to have someone in charge of monitoring the front door to let authorized visitors in. This is one of the most secure physical access control setups available.

Offices 

If the nature of your building or business does not allow you to secure the front door, you may consider controlling access to each office. This would require employees to unlock their own office doors, and you can monitor access to various locations within your building. 

 Rooms containing sensitive information 

If the nature of your business means you cannot lock the entire building, and there is no reason to lock each individual office, you may consider putting a physical control access system on any rooms containing sensitive information, such as the HR office, and then only giving access to those who would need it, such as HR employees. 

 Server rooms 

Regardless of your business type, it is always a good idea to limit access to server rooms. You do not want any sensitive information stolen by an employee or stranger, and very few employees need access to the server – mostly just your IT team. 

Secure Lock & Alarm: Greater Boston’s Access Control Experts

If you are thinking of implementing a physical access control system, Secure Lock & Alarm can provide a security inspection and offer recommendations on which access points to secure. Secure Lock & Alarm can also install, help manage, and upgrade your Brivo Access control systems. Call 978-927-6400 today to learn more!