Most companies are well aware of the very important role that an access control system can play in ensuring the security of their day-to-day operations and, in fact, most already use such systems with success.

While smart card or token-based access control systems have been around for quite some time, biometric solutions have become increasingly popular in recent years as they make the authentication process much more secure, easier and faster, while providing a very good KING.

When you use a biometric access control system, you simply cannot forge or forget your means of access because people identify themselves according to their distinctive personal traits and characteristics.

Biometric access control systems – key benefits

Added security

Biometric systems identify each individual according to their distinctive physical features and characteristics. Employers have a plethora of features to choose from to use as an employee password; in fact, fingerprints, palm prints, your DNA, voice, and even your face can be used as a key. Another great advantage is that biometric characteristics are very difficult to replicate or steal; therefore, they will be a long-term security solution for your company.

Superior precision

Biometric access control readers can offer a significantly higher level of precision compared to more traditional solutions such as passwords, access cards or personal identification numbers (PINs). This is because the biological characteristics used by biometric technology cannot be easily reproduced, which means that only authorized persons will have access at any given time.

Audit trail

Biometric access control systems offer companies the benefit of an easily accessible audit trail, because a particular person can immediately be linked to a particular action or event. This feature is particularly useful in the unfortunate event of a security breach, because company management will be able to quickly and easily identify the responsible parties.

Easy to use and time saving

Modern biometric access control systems are very easy to use and secure. They are also very fast, as a person’s characteristics can be read and compared to an existing database in a matter of seconds.

Both the hardware and associated software are very easy to use, and the use of this technology can help companies increase their overall productivity and reduce costs by eliminating fraud and waste.

Improved versatility and scalability

Businesses have multiple types of biometric access control systems and authentication methods to choose from today, including: fingerprint, face, palm, iris, or voice. These systems can be combined and customized for use in security checkpoints installed at entrances, exits, doors and more.

In addition to restricting access to specific areas, biometric readers can also be used to record attendance. Adding additional components to the system is easy too, so companies can easily customize their systems based on their specific needs and requirements.

Very good ROI (return on investment)

Biometric access control solutions can offer an excellent return on investment (ROI) because, in addition to reinforcing security, they can also be used to eliminate time theft through “buddy punches”, reduce payroll costs , allow the correct and highly accurate calculation of working hours. and reduce workforce management time.