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“Ultimately, the biggest changes in the coming years require a different mindset when it comes to security. Gone are the days when access control was used only to increase security.”
Planning for Success
In such a dynamic industry, it can be dif- ficult to balance budget with multiple com- peting priorities, including the need for professional training to get educated on the latest trends. Here are a few key takeaways to help you prioritize in 2020 and beyond.
Focus on cybersecurity. Conduct secu- rity assessments to ensure all components of the systems within your building are protected from cyberattacks. Find out if the products you are using have already undergone penetration testing by the man- ufacturer. And, with existing expertise in physical security, additional IT security training will expand your knowledge and give you a more comprehensive skill set as a security professional. Organizations such as the SANS Institute are a good re- source for this type of training.
Leverage the ability to connect systems. It is a good time to evaluate access control sys- tems that have been operating independent- ly because they may be able to interoperate with other facility systems for a fraction of the cost. Issues often lie in the vulnerabili- ties between multiple systems, so connecting them can address these problems.
Shift to a proactive mindset. As we move into 2020, rethink how you approach se- curity and access control. Consider using data to make real-time decisions and help prevent problems before they happen.
Prepare for mobile. Customer expecta- tions are changing because people want the seamless experience they enjoy at home to translate to public spaces. Mobile credentials perfectly address this growing demand for convenience and security, and organizations need to be prepared. In the campus environment, that includes the card office business model and determin- ing what additional services can be pro- vided to enhance the student experience.
This is an exciting time in the security industry. As capabilities continue to grow in 2020 and beyond, we will further our ability to leverage access control systems and their associated data to develop a seamless user experience, optimize effi- ciency, and create safe and secure environ- ments in which people live and work.
Laura Fradette is the marketing communications manager, EAC Solutions, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas.
said Arik Levy, CEO, Luxer One. “Cor- porate offices have started adopting smart lockers to securely store and hand off as- sets – think laptops and cell phones, or peer-to-peer deliveries of legal documents. The concept of a heavy-duty locker com- partment with one-time access codes has changed the game when it comes to the asynchronous hand off of goods.”
Access control can also be used to in- crease efficiency for an organization. For example, in healthcare, many facilities are now using access control to streamline the process of delivering medication to pa- tients, tracking critical supplies and pro- viding an audit of who accessed medica- tion and supplies. This allows staff to focus on the more important task of patient care.
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