Access control isn’t just about eliminating external threats. It’s a valuable tool for managing and monitoring employees. Most managers prefer not to think of internal security threats, but they’re a reality in most industries. Even if no malice is involved, trusted employees with access to sensitive areas, valuable inventory, and confidential information create vulnerabilities when they circumvent your security systems. 

When assessing access control options, it’s important to look for features that directly address internal issues through tamper-proof technology and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. Prevent unauthorized access attempts while maintaining detailed, unalterable records of every entry and exit. Businesses using Verkada's integrated platform gain complete visibility into employee movements while maintaining operational efficiency and productivity.

San Antonio schools face weather threats year-round. Spring hailstorms and hurricane-force winds turn unprotected windows into safety hazards that endanger students and staff. When glass shatters during severe weather, campuses must evacuate affected areas and conduct emergency cleanups while dealing with potential injuries.

How can you help alleviate some of these risks? It’s easier than you think. Security film is a transparent adhesive layer that bonds to existing windows without changing their appearance, but fundamentally changes how they respond to severe weather conditions.

Texas schools must now install security window film on ground-level glass doors and windows under the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) mandate. The requirement addresses a basic vulnerability—glass is the easiest entry point in most school buildings. Someone can break through standard windows in seconds. Projectile-resistant film changes that equation by holding shattered glass together when impacted, making forced entry significantly harder. San Antonio school administrators dealing with this mandate have a compliance deadline to meet, but the film does more than satisfy TEA requirements. It protects against storm damage, reduces vandalism costs, and improves energy efficiency at the same time.

An office building in downtown San Antonio has different security requirements than a medical clinic on the north side or a warehouse near the port. Office managers need to control when employees can enter. Retail stores need separate permissions for sales floors versus stockrooms. Healthcare facilities deal with HIPAA compliance and restricted medication storage. Traditional lock-and-key systems can't handle this complexity, and basic card readers barely improve the situation. Access control systems solve these problems by letting you set different rules for different spaces, users, and schedules—all from one platform that adapts to whatever type of property you're managing.