The Different Types of Access Control Systems

An access control system uses keycards and scanners to grant or refuse anyone entry to any building secured with technology. They offer many benefits from enhanced security, flexibility, and convenience, quick response time in an emergency, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to integrate with other security systems. Here are the seven different access control systems you can implement in your business.    

Role-based Access Control

This access control system allows access to users based on their role in the company. First, it determines the job title of the user and from there will allow or restrict access. For example, a lower-level employee won’t have access to high-level information or physical areas of a building. 

Mandatory Access Control

Mandatory access control gives the power of permitting access to system administrators. Other users will not be able to change permissions. Once the system administrator gains control of the access system, certain users can’t enter specific areas of commercial buildings or property. 

Discretionary Access Control 

This control system gives leadership or managers the opportunity to have some control over accessibility. They can determine who will access certain resources within a building, all they need is the right credentials. 

Rule-based Access Control

This system will grant permissions based on different structured rules and policies. Usually, there is an “access control list” created where all permissions will be included. When any user wants to grab a resource, the operating system will check the rules listed to make sure they can be granted access.  

Attribute-Based Access Control

In an attribute-based access control system, access will be determined based on attributes that are given to a specific user. When thinking of attributes, it’s almost like a user profile. Policies will be set and the attributes will show whether a certain user can have access control. You can also gather these attributes from different databases.

Identity-Based Access Control 

This system grants access to users based on their individual or physical attributes. If a user’s physical features match with a name that appears on an access control list, then they will be granted entry to electronic resources. However, if they do not match, they will not be granted entry.

History-Based Access Control

In this access control system, the management system has a record of past security actions. It follows the activities of  certain users to see whether they earn access. The system will use real-time evaluations for the user which include time between requests, content between requests, and which doors have recently opened.  

These seven different access control systems grant access to different users within commercial buildings. Each one can be beneficial to your business, depending on the kind of security you are looking for. Contact Instant Alarm today with any questions on what access control system works best for you.