Zero Trust security is a model of IT security that restricts access to virtually every asset or location in the network. In order to access each area people must submit passwords or similar in order to get to different devices, drives or files within a network. It’s the opposite to the castle-and-moat model, whereby everyone… Read more »
Access Control For Seasonal Workers
As we enter the summer season (ignoring the near-constant rain of the past few months), it’s time for hospitality businesses to start thinking about hiring seasonal staff to cope with the increased demands. With this comes the question of providing safe access for temporary staff to your business premises. Access control solutions, like the ones… Read more »
Who Still Has Access To Your Premises?
If you’re the victim of a burglary one of the questions the police will ask you is “who has access to the premises?” In cases where it is clear that access to your building was gained through someone having a key, the police will need to question everyone with a key; they may ask about… Read more »
Been Locked Out?
Have you ever been locked out of your house? It happens to hundreds of people every day and it’s easy to see how it happens; distractions like kids, chatting to the neighbours and packing the car for a trip out can all make you forget you’ve left your keys in the house when you close… Read more »
Managing Visitors With Access Control
Access control systems, used in conjunction with other security products such as CCTV cameras over the entrances and reception areas, can help you manage a flow of visitors to your premises. Now that businesses must be Covid secure it is even more important to keep accurate records of who has visited and where they have… Read more »
Landlords – Forget Changing The Locks
Owners and managers of apartment blocks face a particular challenge when it comes to security management. In a standard apartment block there will be a key for the main front door, a key for the apartment door, and often a key for the back door or bin storage area. When a tenant leaves and doesn’t… Read more »
An Easier Life With Access Control
We know we can expect delays on imported goods after Brexit, as issues at ports have already caused shortages of car parts and other essential items. The just-in-time delivery method that all businesses base their orders on requires a seamless flow of goods across borders; without that businesses are going to struggle to get deliveries… Read more »
Invest In Access Control
In these uncertain times businesses face a lot of upheaval and new regulations in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The NHS contact tracing app is a form of access control, in that entry to a premise is contingent on providing contact details. This data is then used to know who was present… Read more »
Access Control For Post-Lockdown Safe Working
With news that businesses can re-open if they can follow government advice, many business owners and employers are working out how they can best balance health and safety with the operation of their business. This will be different for each company and industry, but one thing that seems clear is that to stick with the… Read more »
Never Heard Of Access Control? Here’s What You Need To Know
Access control is the practice of defining and restricting access to physical buildings, or even virtual data, by drawing up protocol that allows the right people to access what they need, whilst at the same time keeping out staff who are unauthorised to enter rooms or servers that contain sensitive material and should only be… Read more »