Guides & Articles on Access control systems
Access Control Systems
Pick a good lock system before your locks get picked
By Geoff Kohl
You already have an access control system in place at your facility. It's called the locks on your doors. Locks are simple to use and everyone is accustomed to them. But they have weaknesses like the ability to be picked, or the problem that everyone's keys have to be replaced if a disgruntled employee leaves with a key … I could go on but if you're reading this,...
Shoplifting Prevention
Cameras, mirrors and friendly staff are your best defense
By Geoff Kohl
The National Association for Shoplifting Prevention says that as many as 550,000 incidents of shoplifting occur each day, totaling $10 billion of goods stolen each year. Big companies are able to afford full-time loss prevention departments to tackle the problem, but we're going to give you tips and tools to do it yourself. To understand shoplifting, you first need to understand w...
Key Cards
Key card systems ensure security and offer opportunities for advertising and marketing
By Jenni Simcoe
Hotel keys have gone the way of rotary telephones, luggage stickers and luggage trunks—vintage collectibles. Taking their place are magnetic key cards, which let visitors gain entry into hotel rooms. Key cards have become commonplace in the lodging industry. Many other businesses and industries use security key cards to limit access to company buildings or to certain areas wi...
Key Machines
Save time and money by investing in one of your own key cutting machines
By A.S. White
Key machines are used by construction companies, locksmiths and property owners. By purchasing a key duplication machine, you'll be able to give your customers the peace of mind of knowing that their property is locked securely. In turn, you'll save money on both theft losses and key cutting fees. Many used key machines are available to help you get started in this cost-sav...
Keys
Use the right keys for security and protection of your business
By Lori Carver
Keys come in all shapes and sizes and range from the traditional door key to a custom key to no keys at all or keyless lock. Door keys keep out unwanted guests and intruders, but which ones do the best job for your business needs? Hotels and many large office buildings use key cards instead of traditional hotel keys, and warehouses need door keys that fit industrial strength deadbo...
Security Sirens
Safeguard your business and property with security sirens
By Richard Barnett
Business security sirens don’t have to cost a lot or be professionally installed. Commercial security sirens operate in the same manner as home security sirens. A basic siren alarm system has door and window entry point sensors. These operate by a magnetic field which trips an alarm when interrupted. More comprehensive systems protect the entire property with movement se...
Visitor Management Software
Better your business with visitor management software
By Kim Finn
If you own/operate a medical, educational, research or other business that requires close monitoring of visitors, purchase visitor management software. Trying to manually log, track and report visitor activity takes time and manpower, both of which you can save by streamlining your process with the right visitor management software provider.Depending on the software you purchase, y...
Key Cards Basics
Learn key cards basics to run your business more efficiently
By Missy Duncan
Hotels are the most common users of key cards. However, more and more businesses that use multiple supply keys are choosing key cards to help their company run more effectively. Purchasing and cutting metal keys quickly becomes a large expense. Key cards are inexpensive and can be programmed to fit multiple doors, if needed. They can also be programmed to work only for a specific t...
Supplies for Key Cards
Locate all the supplies for key cards your business needs
By Missy Duncan
Supplies of key cards are the items required to program the cards, unlock doors and protect the actual key cards. Key card manufacturers design the magnetic strips on the cards to be used in many different systems. This allows each company to choose the most cost effective key cards for their business. All companies using key cards need supplies for their key cards to work properly...
Using Access Control Systems
Protect your business with access control systems
By Kristan Hart
Jewelry stores, laboratories, television stations, factories and numerous other industries need security access control systems. Some industries handle highly sensitive material, and must limit employee and customer access to certain areas. The most efficient method of controlling and limiting access is using controlled entry systems for employees, clients and vendors. Using access...
Access Control Systems Basics
Use access control systems basics to find controlled entry systems for your business
By Kristan Hart
Your business might deal with pricey inventory, sterile labs or classified information -- all great reasons to install access control systems in your business. Some business owners use controlled entry systems at all their exterior doors to keep unwanted people out completely. However, other business owners find they need a door access control system only on areas of the business t...
Supplies for Key Machines
Unlock the full potential of your key machines by stocking all the necessary supplies
By Harrison Howe
If your locksmith or retail business involves duplicating keys, then it's important to keep supplies for key machines on hand. Most providers of key machines or a manufacturer of key machines will have supplies available. If you've used key machines, you know how important many of these supplies are to keep your key duplicating machines running at all times.From blank keys ...
Key Machines Education and Training
Make key machines education and training a priority for improving your business services.
By Tai G.
There are many resources available if you are a locksmith in need of key machines education and training resources for your employees. In order for a business to be successful, you as a business owner should make training for key cutting machines a priority for your employees.Training for new and used key machines can take many forms, from tutorials to videos. Additionally, ongoing...
Lock Boxes Education and Training
Unlock your company's potential with the right lock boxes education and training
By Erika Peterson
The right security lock boxes are essential for your business. They protect assets and make them easily accessible for everyone involved in your business practices. Lockable boxes come in different shapes and sizes. As a result, the best educational classes and training courses are essential for proper understanding and use of combination lock boxes. Lock box makers create man...
Access Control System Key Terms
Learn more about the components of access control systems
By Terri Deno
An access control system can help businesses increase security. An access control system limits how many people can access specific areas of a business. These control systems are set up at entryways, but can also include virtual access control to certain computer files. An access control system will also keep track of the employees who have accessed the designated areas, when the a...
Key Machines Key Terms
Unlock the right terms for understanding a locksmith's key cutting machine
By Lisa Maloney
Ever notice that keys come in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes? All of these different keys are shaped by key cutting machines, which duplicate keys either based on template information designated by a factory code or by carving the shape of an existing key into a blank, featureless key ready for copying. These key terms will help you get started with a basic unders...
Visitor Management Software Key Terms
Learn about visitor management software terminology to help grow your business
By Howard Robertson
Various organizations use visitor management systems to counter the challenges of managing visitor information. In order to ensure proper security, organizations use visitor management software to screen and register visitors. Visitor management software can help in securing the workplace, streamlining the visitor check-in process, printing professional badges and tracking visitor ...
Lock Boxes Types and Styles
Check out the various styles of security lock boxes
By B. Lumadue
Lock boxes types and styles have evolved over the years, but they still provide the same benefits to realtors and sellers: they make showing houses easier. Security lock boxes give a realtor access to the house whenever interested buyers want to take a look, instead of scheduling a time when the seller is available. Key lock boxes hold keys and other small items. They are attached ...
Lock Boxes Key Terms
Familiarize yourself with lock boxes terminology
By Howard Robertson
Lock boxes are small safes made from metal, plastic or even fabric and are a popular way of keeping various valuable items such as cash, jewelry, important documents, keys and firearms safe from theft and destruction by fire.Whether you want to use lock boxes for commercial or residential purposes, you will need to understand various technical terms relating to lock boxes that spec...
Visitor Management Software Advice and Ratings
Do some research before you choose a visitor management software provider
By Elise Matz
To find visitor management software that works for your facility, you'll need to review both technical and logistic concerns. Security personnel use this type of software to identify visitors, perhaps run a background check on them, and print ID cards that give them access to certain parts of the facility. You may need to set up multiple access points to effectively screen visi...
