What is a Door Access System?
Most modern buildings have at least one point of entry and exit, as well as a way to gate physical access to doorways. Whether it’s lock and key or a more sophisticated mode of verification, physical access control is a critical component of securing your facilities and protecting your assets.
From a high level, access control systems consist of two key parts: authentication and authorization. Authentication is the verification that users are who they say they are, while authorization is an additional layer of security that ensures that authenticated users are allowed to open the door they’re attempting to access.
To learn more about door access systems, explore the articles below.
- Integrated Door Access & Security Camera System
- Guide to RFID and NFC Access Control
- Guide to Secure Physical Access Control Systems
- Software Solutions for Access Control
- Guide to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Door Access Control
- Access Control Components
- Wet Vs. Dry Contacts
Integrated Door Access & Security Camera System
Learn about the integration of two key aspects of physical security—door access and video surveillance—and how their integration can provide a scalable and secure approach to authorizing and authenticating users.Learn MoreGuide to RFID and NFC Access Control
Radio frequency identification, or RFID, technology is used to enable the exchange of data between key cards and readers. Near field communication, or NFC, is more typically found in mobile access control systems, in which smart tags activated on smartphones can act as both receivers and transmitters of data.Learn MoreGuide to Secure Physical Access Control Systems
Free trial of our cloud based access control! Many of today’s common door entry security solutions come with hidden vulnerabilities. To protect your organization, learn features to look for in a secure building access control system.Learn MoreSoftware Solutions for Access Control
Cloud-based access control solutions are rapidly becoming the industry standard for a number of reasons. From the perspective of maintenance, security, and scalability, cloud-based systems offer distinct advantages.Learn MoreGuide to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Door Access Control
Identify upfront and ongoing costs—some straightforward, some unpredictable—that contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and maintenance for door access control systems.Learn MoreAccess Control Components
When deploying access control, there are several additional components you need to consider aside from the access controller (the brains of the system). If they are missing or not in good working condition, it could result in a significant increase in the cost of the overall project.Learn MoreWet Vs. Dry Contacts
Learn about the essential differences between wet and dry contacts in access control systems. Explore when and why you might choose one over the other, and gain insights into optimizing your access control solutions.Learn More