Businesses are increasingly moving to the cloud for their access control solutions, especially when they have multiple locations. The flexibility and affordability of the cloud make it simple for companies to enhance the security of their premises, even across multiple sites, with centralized management.
Here’s how organizations can efficiently and centrally manage multiple locations with a cloud-based access control system for greater security, a higher return on their investment, and simplified management.
Streamlined Access Control Management
Managing the security of multiple locations can be a complex and time-consuming task for businesses. However, with a cloud-based access control system, companies can easily streamline their access control management across all locations.
This user-friendly centralized system allows businesses to grant or revoke access to employees, contractors, and visitors from a single platform [1]. With just a few clicks, administrators can remotely update access levels, view activity logs, and monitor security events in real-time, providing efficient and effective security management across all locations.
Scalability and Flexibility
Cloud-based access control systems offer businesses the scalability and flexibility to easily manage multiple locations [2]. Whether a company expands to new offices, opens new branches, or acquires additional properties, the cloud-based system can effortlessly accommodate the growth.
Administrators can add or remove access points, assign user permissions, and configure security settings remotely, eliminating the need for costly on-site visits or hardware upgrades. This flexibility ensures the security system can adapt to the business’s changing needs without compromising security.
In addition, with touchless access control solutions, it’s simple to deploy and manage cloud-based access control and even add or remove permissions at a moment’s notice.
Enhanced Security and Customization
Maintaining security consistency across all sites is crucial as businesses manage multiple locations. A cloud-based access control system provides organizations with enhanced security features and customization options to meet their specific needs.
With a cloud-based system, businesses can implement multi-factor authentication, time-based access restrictions, and customized user access levels tailored to each location [3]. Managers or security personnel can manage permissions and schedules at any time on any device.
For example, with end-to-end cloud security with Avigilon Alta, administrators can receive instant notifications and verify access events with time entries and live footage in case of security breaches or unauthorized access attempts, enabling swift action and ensuring the highest level of security across the board.
Centralized Reporting and Analysis
Having multiple locations can make it challenging to monitor security activity effectively. However, with a cloud-based access control system, businesses can access centralized reporting and analysis features. Administrators can generate comprehensive reports on access events, monitor traffic patterns, and analyze security data from all locations in one place.
Centralized reporting allows businesses to identify any anomalies, detect potential security risks, and make informed decisions based on data-driven insights. With real-time visibility into security activities, companies can proactively address security concerns and optimize security measures.
Avigilon Alta allows businesses to integrate their access control in custom management dashboards, which managers or security professionals can access from any device. Real-time alerts and visual verification allow for simplified and secure access control solutions [4].
Learn More About Cloud-Based Access Control
Cloud-based access control systems offer businesses the tools they need to efficiently manage the security of multiple locations. By leveraging the benefits of a cloud-based access control system, companies can focus on their core operations while maintaining a robust and efficient security infrastructure. Want to learn more about it? Contact Surveillance Secure today at (877) 388-1248.
Sources:
- https://www.securityinfowatch.com/access-identity/article/53063734/how-cloudbased-security-ignites-digital-transformation
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337354911_Efficient_and_Flexible_Role-Based_Access_Control_EFRBAC_Mechanism_for_Cloud
- https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/98013-cloud-based-access-control-vs-on-premise-access-control-9-reasons-why-cloud-based-access-control-is-the-better-security-solution
- https://www.securityindustry.org/2022/07/13/cloud-access-control-and-the-importance-of-api-integrations/
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