Access Control Integration with Speedlanes and Security Doors

ACCESS CONTROL INTEGRATION WITH SPEEDLANES AND SECURITY DOORS. A WHITEPAPER POWERED BY BOON EDAM

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INTRODUCTION. Access control is becoming ever more important for organisations of all kinds to prevent the potentially catastrophic risks and liabilities that can occur from unauthorised intrusion. In short, access control is how a facility controls who has access to the secure areas of its buildings and is an essential part of a complete physical security strategy, which includes the deployment of technology (such as access control systems and security entrances), people (security staff and employees) and processes (rules and procedures) to achieve a secure perimeter. In this whitepaper, we will focus on the technology aspects of access control.

Access control systems and security entrances are technology solutions that work together to track and manage who can enter and under what circumstances.

The type of security entrance that is coupled with an access control system plays a critical role in how effectively unauthorised entry is mitigated. Read on to explore how access control systems work with security speedlanes, revolving doors and mantrap portals, and some of the most popular ways to integrate the two for a seamless physical security solution that keeps intruders out.

Access control systems manage user information and confirm or deny access through an entrance to certain areas of a building. In the past, this system consisted of brass keys and locks on doors. However, with the need for increased security, access control systems now consist of computer-based systems and special access cards.

FIVE BASIC COMPONENTS OF AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

When installing a complete access control system at a facility, there are typically five main components:

ACCESS DEVICES: GOING BEYOND THE SWINGING DOOR AND CARD READER

Access devices work with the access control system to confirm or deny entry to users based on a credential.

Traditional methods utilise card readers mounted on swinging doors, however, security personnel are finding weaknesses in this method.

1. Credentials: a unique electronic “key” used by a person to gain access through a door that is secured by the access control system. The most common is an electronic access card, but it could also be a PIN, fingerprint, iris, face, a barcode from an app on a phone, etc.

2. Credential Reader: device(s) mounted to the exterior of an entrance and used to “read” the credential(s) electronically.

3. Lock Hardware: door hardware (either electric door locks or a security entrance) that is used to electrically lock and unlock the door or entryway to the secured area.

4. Intelligent Controllers: boards/panels installed in a building and used to process access control activity; credential readers, electric lock hardware and other access control devices are all connected to the panels.

5. Access Control Server Computer: the “brain” of the access control system and serves as the central database and file manager that is responsible for recording system activity.

WEAKNESS 1: SWINGING DOORS Swinging doors with an access control reader are locked until a valid credential is presented. But, once that door is unlocked it can be held open for a number of others to come through. Cameras can record these instances and drive employee education, but the risk of infiltration is still there. And, when it comes to regulatory compliance, a breach could cost an organisation significantly.

WEAKNESS 2: CARD READERS Organisations are also deploying access devices that allow for two-factor or multi-factor authentication. An access card can be stolen, but it is far harder to replicate a key code, barcode, or a unique biological trait, like a fingerprint or iris pattern.

Because of these two weaknesses, more and more organisations are using access control systems in conjunction with security revolving door and speedlane entry systems. In fact, this integration is really the only way to effectively and proactively mitigate unauthorised entry.

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WHAT ARE ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES?

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ACCESS CONTROL IS MORE EFFECTIVE WITH SECURITY ENTRANCES. The type of entrance that is coupled with an access control system plays a critical role in how effectively unauthorised entry is mitigated. So, how are security entrances superior to swinging doors in their ability to mitigate unauthorised entry?

Security entrances provide five main benefits over swinging doors: Visual deterrence to intrusion Curtail tailgating and piggybacking Ability to select a security level by entrance type Establish a reliable standard operating procedure (S.O.P.) for entry Provide valuable metrics on entry use and trends

CURTAILING TAILGATING AND PIGGYBACKING

When integrated with an access control device, a security entrance will open or rotate to allow access to a single user per credential. And this operation takes pressure off of staff members that a swinging door can’t.

Your employees don’t have to make a decision when entering the secure area of a building.

“Do I hold the swing door open for this vendor I don’t know? Will it seem rude if I don’t? What should I do?”

The security entrance simply won’t allow more than one person to enter.

The tailgating and piggybacking mitigation level does differ depending on the type of security entrance that is installed, though, which we will discuss next.

Tailgating in a security revolving door

Piggybacking in a security revolving door

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SELECT YOUR DESIRED LEVEL OF SECURITY

There are several types of security entrances available today. Depending on the model you select, you can customise the security level for each area of your building. In addition, each entrance type has a different impact on guard supervision, annual and recurring operating costs, payback and more.

Here’s a quick synopsis of each entrance: Tripod Turnstiles: Manual or electrical arms rotate to allow one authorised passage at a time. Effective at crowd control only, requiring constant supervision to address any crawl over/under attempts.

Full Height Turnstiles: Full height barrier, typically deployed on exterior fence lines. A good deterrent against casual intrusion attempts. Prevents tailgating as it will rotate once per valid authorisation, however two people can squeeze together in one compartment (piggybacking).

Speed Gates: Swinging or sliding barriers open to allow one user per credential. Requires supervision as tailgating is possible – alarms will notify when tailgating occurs.

Security Revolving Doors and Mantrap Portals: Full height entrances provide the highest level of assurance against tailgating and piggybacking by using an overhead sensor system that only allows one person to enter through per valid authorisation.

Mantrap portals can also support an additional credential reader inside to ensure that not just one person, but the right person is entering.

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A RELIABLE S.O.P. THAT ENABLES ACCURATE, AUDITABLE METRICS

When integrated with your access control system, security entrances operate reliably according to their working principle – which in essence acts as a consistent standard operating procedure. This consistency serves as the basis for the gathering of data.

Security entrances can deliver a wealth of data into the database of an access control system, including completed passages, who did the passages, number of unauthorised entry attempts, emergency button usage, etc. to give you more insight into who is in your building at any given moment (mustering) and, in general, how the entrances are being used. This capability gives your organisation reliable data that be used for future planning. On the next page, an illustration shows how a security entrance and access control system work together, generating important metrics on "who is in your building."

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ACCESS CONTROL SEQUENCE FOR SPEEDLANES.

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Two users approach the speedlanes and present their credentials at the access control reader to enter (access card, PIN, QR code, biometrics, etc.).

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The ACS sends a signal back to the speedlanes to open the barriers for the authorised user, but keep the barriers closed for the unauthorised user.

The credential data travels from the reader at the speedlane to the Access Control System (ACS), in a remote location or on the cloud. The ACS verifies that the users’ credentials are in the system. User 1 is unauthorised, and User 2 is authorised.

Once the authorised user passes through, the speedlane sends a signal back to the ACS to log passage as completed (a user is definitely inside the building). For the unauthorised user, a “denied” entry is logged in the ACS.

Now that you know the benefits of integrating access control with security revolving doors and speedlanes, the next step is effective integration between the two.

Integration should be an integral part of your building design from the very beginning.

INTEGRATION TECHNIQUES The access control system really is the “heartbeat” of the security entrance. And as such, each entrance solution has a designated location for installing the access device.

However, there are times when these locations or mounting places may not fit your needs. For these situations, there are some alternative options (see photos below in order from left to right): 1. Top-mounted 2. Panel cut-outs 3. Custom pedestals 4. Interior-mounted

WHAT NOT TO DO: THREE INTEGRATION MISTAKES

We’ve also seen a number of “what not to do’s” when it comes to integration between access devices and entrances. Here are three things to look out for:

Device Placement: placing an access device on the left of an entrance (when users enter to the right) or too far away from the entrance. This mistake affects throughput and, more importantly, security.

Activation Timing: access devices can actually authorise individuals too fast to be effective, or they can keep a door unlocked too long. This means a user 15 feet away from the entrance could be authorised and then a different, unauthorised user could actually enter instead.

Not Intuitive for Users: the access device must not be too complex for employees to learn and use effectively. The device must also be placed in an area that is intuitive for users to find.

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POPULAR WAYS TO INTEGRATE ACCESS CONTROL DEVICES WITH SECURITY SPEEDLANES.

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Integration between a security entrance and access device should be an integral part of your building design from the very beginning.

PROVIDING ENTRY ASSURANCE WITH BIOMETRIC AUTHENTICATION. We’d be amiss if we didn’t mention the benefits of biometric authentication devices integrated with security entrances. These sophisticated access devices are on the rise for their ability to provide higher assurance that only authorised users are entering a facility.

ENTRY ASSURANCE WITH SECURITY MANTRAP PORTALS

WHAT ARE BIOMETRIC DEVICES?

government and Fortune 500 facilities around the globe.

Biometric devices require unique biological traits for authorisation. These traits are not easily forgotten or compromised. Popular authentication methods include facial recognition, fingerprint technology and iris patterns. The device scans the biological feature and then compares its unique measurement to an enrollment list of all authorised users. Confirmation = access through the entrance.

A biometric device provides the biggest benefit when it is integrated with a specific type of security entrance: the mantrap portal. Mantrap portals have been entrusted with protecting data centers and sensitive locations in

Here’s how a mantrap portal works with biometrics (see more details in the illustration on the next page):

A user presents a credential outside the portal.

This could be an access card or biological trait.

Once inside the portal an overhead sensor system verifies that the person inside is alone.

After the first door closes, an internal biometric device verifies that the person who presented their credential outside the portal is the same person inside the portal now.

Once confirmation is granted, the second set of doors open to allow the user into the secure area.

Why is this method of dual authentication so effective?

Imagine this scenario: an employee’s husband decides to drive to your facility. He is determined to confront one of his wife’s colleagues. With his wife’s access badge in hand, he steps up to the portal, presents her credentials, and enters the door. The portal verifies that he is alone.

An interior biometric device denies entry, and this is the difference between this unauthorised person getting inside or not.

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CONCLUSION. Integration between access control systems and security entrances is a fine art - one that must be considered prior to the implementation of the project.

When it comes to integrating the two together, here’s a recap of things to remember: · Decide which security entrances are important for the security level within your building; the level could vary at each entry point.

Consider placement of the access device within the entrance and determine if special arrangements must be made based on the device size.

Make sure the entry process is intuitive for the user.

Consider biometric devices for higher security as well as convenience.

Discuss the metrics available with the security entrance chosen.

The best way to have success is to consult with one of our entry experts. Contact us at 1300 689 905 to discuss further.

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OUR REACH IS GLOBAL. We have been in business for more than 140 years manufacturing premium aesthetic and security entrance solutions in the Netherlands, United States of America and China. We can confidently say that we cover every corner of the globe with subsidiary companies in major cities across the globe.

Furthermore our global export division not only partner with our distributors, but also offer direct sales and service to every territory. This wide net allows us to have a strong global footprint as well as a personal grasp of local markets and their unique entry requirements.

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