Access control
Access control for businesses: a decision guide
By IPProtec · · 6 min read
Quick answer
Rolling out access control in a business means replacing keys with personal credentials (card, PIN, phone or Wallet), assigning permissions by door and schedule, handling visitors with temporary access and logging every unlock, ideally together with camera footage.
Which doors to control
- Main entrance
- Staff entrances and docks
- Server or technical room
- Storerooms and valuable areas
- Car park
Credentials
| Credential | Advantage | Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| NFC card / fob | Fast and familiar | Can be lent |
| PIN | Nothing physical | Can be shared |
| Phone / Wallet | Always to hand | Requires a compatible reader |
| Fingerprint / face | Personal and non-transferable | Specific reader and biometric data processing |
Fail-safe or fail-secure
During a power cut, a fail-safe lock stays open and a fail-secure lock stays closed. Escape routes and security doors have different needs, and it's decided door by door along with the UPS.
Integration
With UniFi Access and UniFi Protect on the same console, every unlock is linked to its video, and employee additions and removals are done in one place.