Access control systems play an integral role in the security of facilities in all industries. However, access control consistently presents challenges, especially when physical devices such as keycards or fobs are used.
Business owners are looking for a better way to secure their facility and protect the integrity of their access control systems, which is why biometric solutions, such as facial recognition, are growing in popularity.
There are many advantages of utilizing facial authentication as a security solution. The following are the top three benefits of choosing a touchless and secure access control system with facial authentication.
Have a Touchless Access Control Solution
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for touchless access control solutions, especially since keypads can harbor bacteria that have the potential to transmit the virus [1].
Facial authentication doesn’t require touching a keypad or any other device—the person attempting entry simply stands in front of a reader, which will scan their face and determine if they are an authorized visitor or resident.
Since it uses facial features as a form of identification, facial recognition is secure and convenient, providing simplified access control solutions in real-time to facilities without the need for an app, key, or PIN.
No Need to Keep Track of Keys or Fobs
Facial recognition eliminates the need to keep track of keycards or fobs as well as traditional keys. Since the system is programmed to recognize approved individuals, it will allow them access while preventing access for faces it doesn’t recognize [2].
No keycards or fobs also reduces the risk of people forgetting or losing their keys. Often, by the time an employee or resident realizes their key is missing or has been stolen, hours may have passed, and someone could have easily used the card to gain access to restricted areas by then.
Without needing to manage physical keys or even app access for approved visitors, your team can focus more on internal tasks instead of access control system management.
Improve Facility Security
A face is a unique identification feature. Whereas keycards or fobs could be shared among people, a face is unique to each person. By using facial authentication as a security solution, you can enhance the safety of your facility.
In addition, facial recognition eliminates the need for multi-factor authentication, as it essentially combines the security of multi-factor authentication with the simplicity of a single-factor one. As such, it allows business owners to optimize their access control system while improving safety [3].
Facial authentication can be combined with additional forms of access control if you’d like. This technology can be used for virtually any industry, especially those that need a high level of security and touch-free access control solutions.
Find Out More About Facial Recognition Access Control
Most access control systems can easily be upgraded to facial authentication. Is facial recognition the right choice for your facility’s access control and security needs? Find out by contacting Surveillance Secure today at (877) 388-1248 and learn more about this secure and effective form of security.
Sources:
- http://ieomsociety.org/proceedings/2021monterrey/492.pdf
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284344915_Real_Time_Access_Control_Based_on_Face_Recognition
- https://www.securityinfowatch.com/access-identity/biometrics/facial-recognition-solutions/article/21266642/5-reasons-why-faces-are-superior-access-control-credentials
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