Access control system solutions

Discretionary access control is a good choice for homes or smaller businesses, where security is required for one or two doors. It’s less restrictive compared to other types of systems, allowing the end-user complete control over who can come and go. They can set security levels and permissions for other people and can also easily give someone their entry key or the code for the entrance to allow them access. It’s a standalone system, localising security to the door itself. This type of access control is generally not secure enough for larger businesses or any situations that require levels of access to be monitored or delegated. Those requiring a higher level of business security might need to consider other types of solutions, like commercial gates or automatic barriers.

A mandatory system delivers a higher level of security compared to a discretionary system. When there needs to be increased security and protection of data, mandatory access control helps to provide it by ensuring the end-user doesn’t control who has access to the facility. It’s the owner and system administrator who manage this. Using this type of system, the administrator will classify end users and give them access to certain areas but perhaps not others. Although this can provide for homes or businesses with slightly more sophisticated security needs, it’s still best for a small to medium business. Each time a new person needs to be assigned a label that gives them access to relevant areas, or when someone leaves and permissions need to be removed, it must be done manually. This wouldn’t be practical for businesses with many employees.

A role-based access control system for doors assigns permissions based on the end-user’s role within the organisation or household. This type of control access system puts a system administrator in charge of access, and their security allowances are based on their responsibilities and the role that they perform. Instead of individually assigning permissions to someone, they will be automatically given the required permissions because they have been labelled with their role, which has the correct security levels attached to it. It is ideal for large businesses with more members of staff but can also be useful for smaller businesses or households looking for extra security.