Keeping schools safe is of paramount importance in a community like Bellaire or any other in the Houston area. One obvious way of doing that is only to admit people on campus that need to be there and are vetted.

While schools now routinely ask for IDs for visitors, the school may not know of an issue without a more robust system for checking out that person. That's where automated visitor management systems come in, giving school staff an easier way of knowing who is walking through their front door and ensuring they are who they claim to be. Let’s explore how visitor management solutions, a critical part of access control for schools, keep schools safer.

Like many commercial organizations in Houston, TX, your business likely uses an access control system to monitor entries/exits, control building access, and reduce the risk of unauthorized building entry. But what happens if the system that’s supposedly safeguarding your employees, staff and data falls under attack?

Door entry systems have increasingly become the targets of hackers launching sophisticated cyberattacks. Unfortunately, access control systems have multiple points of vulnerability where hackers can strike. Read our blog below to learn four simple steps you can take to reduce common vulnerabilities and keep your buildings safe. 

When it comes to technology, both hardware and software, there tend to be two models: proprietary and open systems.  The proprietary model is not necessarily a bad one; it depends on the technology's interoperability with other solutions. For example, if you are reading this blog on an iPhone, iPad, or Macintosh computer, you are on a proprietary platform.

Is a proprietary platform like Apple a negative? It depends on your objectives. Apple platforms have a vast range of applications and support standards that make them interoperable with many other devices, making them hugely popular for both personal and business use. However, if you want to upgrade Apple hardware over time – such as adding memory – you see that with all but a couple of exceptions, that is nearly impossible with their current products.

When it comes to vital security systems like access control for your Corpus Christi, TX facilities, it pays to look for systems that don't lock you into proprietary hardware and software. Unlike general-purpose computing platforms (like Apple and Microsoft) that may be proprietary but have incorporated extensive interoperability and standards, specific-purpose solutions don't always take an open approach. Let's look at three ways open architectures for access control can keep your access control options more…open.

If your Bellaire, TX, business is considering an access control solution for enhanced security, you have multiple options available. Facial or fingerprint recognition, keypad access, mobile access, keycard access — these are a few of the most popular keyless entry systems businesses deploy to control traffic flow and monitor traffic in and out of their locations.

Commercial key fob door lock systems are among the most common access control solutions used in businesses of all sizes. Why? Primarily, they’re easy to set up, manage, and scale for multiple applications. Keep reading to learn about the pros and cons of a key fob system to determine if it’s the right fit for your business needs.

Commercial door entry systems are an essential component of your building security system. If your Memorial, TX business is considering investing in an access control system to manage facility movements and access, there are several factors you should consider before making a final purchasing decision. Keep the following considerations in mind to guide you toward a system that will meet your unique business needs. 

When you think of access control in a school or any organization, you think about security. Access control solutions, first and foremost, are about security. But like many solutions that can track and collect valuable information, school access control can do more for your Austin, TX school district.

Discover several ways to use an access control system to go beyond security and improve day-to-day school operations.