There are three main types of access control systems that you should be aware of as you consider installation:

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• The first is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). This is the best type of security access control for organizations that require higher security permissions. This can have roles assigned to individuals based on their position within the company, so that these varied roles have differing levels of security clearance within the building.

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• Secondly, there is Mandatory Access Control (MAC). This is a relatively closed form of security that only allows a single individual to establish access guidelines and assign permissions for the organization. It is only ideal for businesses that have an established security team that is familiar with security protocols and policies.

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• Finally, there is Discretionary Access Control (DAC). This form of access control allows access to individuals based on rules that the business owner or security team sets up. As long as users and roles are listed correctly, it is easy for those individuals to access. It is, however, one of the simplest forms of access control and isn’t often recommended for security purposes because of that simplicity.​

 

Designing A Complete Access Control System

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When designing a complete access control system for your business, it’s important to choose a reputable systems installer who can help you make decisions for the future of your company. At Procomm Systems, we are always looking forward, helping protect your business while providing the advice you need to maximize efficiency.

There are many different access control systems you can choose from based on your needs as a business. The most important thing to consider at the beginning of the design phase, however, is the scale of the end project. You don’t want to have to replace the access control system because the building expanded; it should be designed with growth in mind from the beginning. If your company can expand with secondary locations or remote work, then this may not be a concern and a smaller access control infrastructure could be beneficial.
Next, you will need to consider the number and type of users who will require access. Will you have a high number of unregistered visitors that need access to the building, or will they all be regular registered individuals? If your business sees a lot of foot traffic, it may require an access control system that can provide access at higher speeds.

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Endlessly Customizable

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With the modern solutions offered by most electronic entry systems today, there is a practically endless amount of customization that you can add to the device. Whether you’re looking to restrict employee access during certain hours, or restrict access on a room-by-room basis, you can customize the access requirements quickly and easily.
A truly customizable access control system will allow you to even customize the authorization level of personnel, allowing you to customize their level of access throughout the building based on your needs. Multiple authentication factors can be set up to allow individuals access for certain timeframes or with different methods than usual as well.
For the range of options available to your business, give Procomm Systems a call.