Access Control - Security Administration
Security Administration SEC330
Access Control
By John McDowall
September 16, 2012
Thesis: The decisions that need to be made when determining the types of access control you will need, along with the types of access control systems that are available and how they are used.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction II. The decision making process. 1. Do we need access control and why. 2. Access Control Functions. III. Access control systems. 1. Types of systems. 2. Uses of different systems 3. Access control system components 4. Access control topology. IV. Security risks 1. What are the risks vs. benefits V. Conclusion. VI. References.
Introduction
Going back hundreds of years, we have always recognized the need to restrict access to our homes, businesses, or any place that does not welcome the public as a whole. In the very early times, people might have used something very simple and basic such as a large rock or other obstruction to block the entrance to their home. In more modern times we use things like doors, locks, fences, gates, or any other number of obstacles to prevent entry of those who are not welcome. In today 's world we consider access control as something that grants or denies entry to our homes and businesses using a system or device such as a key, access cards, security pins or even physical guards. Modern day systems can do much more than just restrict access to a given space, but their basic function is to do just that, restrict access.
The Decision making process
Do we need access control and why.
Think for a moment how many buildings or facilities that you know of that don’t have at least a lock on the door. In todays civilized society we unfortunately also have crime and lots of it. Because of this, we must have access control. The main reason for controlling access is to prevent someone from entering that may want to steal and damage property or cause harm to those
Access Control
By John McDowall
September 16, 2012
Thesis: The decisions that need to be made when determining the types of access control you will need, along with the types of access control systems that are available and how they are used.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction II. The decision making process. 1. Do we need access control and why. 2. Access Control Functions. III. Access control systems. 1. Types of systems. 2. Uses of different systems 3. Access control system components 4. Access control topology. IV. Security risks 1. What are the risks vs. benefits V. Conclusion. VI. References.
Introduction
Going back hundreds of years, we have always recognized the need to restrict access to our homes, businesses, or any place that does not welcome the public as a whole. In the very early times, people might have used something very simple and basic such as a large rock or other obstruction to block the entrance to their home. In more modern times we use things like doors, locks, fences, gates, or any other number of obstacles to prevent entry of those who are not welcome. In today 's world we consider access control as something that grants or denies entry to our homes and businesses using a system or device such as a key, access cards, security pins or even physical guards. Modern day systems can do much more than just restrict access to a given space, but their basic function is to do just that, restrict access.
The Decision making process
Do we need access control and why.
Think for a moment how many buildings or facilities that you know of that don’t have at least a lock on the door. In todays civilized society we unfortunately also have crime and lots of it. Because of this, we must have access control. The main reason for controlling access is to prevent someone from entering that may want to steal and damage property or cause harm to those
References: Finger key, hand key and hand reader Retrieved October 1st , 2012 from http://www.officesecuritypro.com/office-security-articles/access-control-security-system.php Access Control Retrieved October 1st , 2012 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_control Internal control systems, Retrieved October 5th, 2012 from http://internalcontrolsys.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66:access-control-benefits-and-use-&catid=13:security-knowledge-base&Itemid=56