Access control is an important issue even under normal circumstances. But right now, in the middle of a pandemic, it’s at the forefront of almost every discussion. There are many ways that today’s access control can be used to greatly increase the safety and well being of staff and site visitors. Using you access control system beyond just access in and out of the front door can garner your security team more situational awareness and more data for operational efficiencies.
For example, access control readers using contactless technology can help prevent the spread of infection by limiting contamination of door hardware, particularly helpful during COVID-19 response as organizations continue operations and resume in-house work.