How Does Access Control Work?

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March 26, 2025

One of the top priorities of a business owner is to ensure the safety of their company and employees. The best way to do it is to make sure that your building security system is up to date with the latest technology available. If you don’t have an access control system Sevan Locks & Doors in Seattle, Washington can create custom solutions specific for your business. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Access Control Systems Enhance Business Security
    Access control systems manage and monitor who enters your property, providing 24/7 protection for various facilities like schools, hospitals, offices, and more.
  • Modern ACS Technology Offers Remote, Flexible Management
    With features like key cards, PINs, biometrics, and mobile app integration, business owners can control access, adjust settings, and monitor activity from anywhere.
  • Cost-Effective and Convenient Security Solution
    ACS reduces risks like theft and vandalism, eliminates the need to rekey locks, and can cut costs on physical security staff—making it a smart, scalable investment.

What Is Access Control?

An access control system (ACS) is a form of protection used to supervise the entrance or the inside of your business. It manages who can access certain areas of your property and how much access your employees have. When it comes to safety you can never be too careful ensuring that your property is covered 24/7. More and more places are using this kind of surveillance, including: 

  • Apartment buildings
  • Commercial buildings
  • Schools 
  • Churches
  • Restaurants
  • Banks and credit unions
  • Hospitals and medical offices
  • Government agencies and law enforcement 
  • And many more

Different kinds of businesses have different needs for access control, depending on their size and security levels. 

What Does It Do?

Key components of access control systems including internet connectivity, remote access, credential verification, and user management.

Technically speaking an ACS is used to secure physical access points to a building or other area. This technology can give you the ability to remotely access the system from your electronic device, manage your settings and lock and unlock doors. You can also control who has access to your property, add or delete users, check valid or invalid credentials and much more. As long as you have access to the internet you can control everything with a click. You can easily change settings, identify and authenticate users, give or deny access to the property or certain areas. 

How Does It Work?

Modern access control systems are highly advanced, including different kinds of hardware and software to verify access. Examples of it include but are not limited to key cards, QRcodes, fingerprint recognition, personal identification numbers (PINs), biometric scanners and so on.  The beauty of it is that this kind of wireless technology is operated completely from an app on your phone. You can combine our integration services and identification systems with a CCTV system to have full access and control of your work place 24/7. 

What Are The Benefits of Access Control?

Access control can really make a difference in the way you protect your business. First, it is very easy to use and you can access it from any device, anywhere in the world and at any time, as long as you have an internet connection. Because of unlimited remote access it minimizes potential risks of intrusion, vandalism and theft. This system is also affordable, cutting the costs of replacing locks and keys when an employee leaves, as well as saving on security guards on site. 

Protect Your Business Today

If your security system is not up to date don’t hesitate to call Sevan Locks & Doors to ask for more information on access control, or to schedule an assessment. Our locksmiths and security professionals work in Seattle and the surrounding areas, including Capitol Hill. With our high-quality customized services, you can relax knowing that your property is always safe. Contact our office for more information.

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