Access control is the process of regulating permissions for access, use or change with regard to particular resources or systems. This can include physical resources, such as buildings or equipment, as well as digital resources, such as computer systems, networks, or files.
Access control systems typically involve a combination of identification, authentication, and authorization mechanisms to determine privileges to access or consume particular resources. The two core areas of access control are Identification and Authentification. Identification involves establishing the identity of the user, while authentication involves verifying that the user is who they claim to be, typically by requiring a password or some other form of credentials.
In today’s business environment access control focuses not only on managing access to information and assets but information systems. Systems are needed to mitigate the risk of information being accessed without the appropriate identification and used or shared without effective authentication. Authentication and Identification demands apply anywhere access is required to perform a business activity, which must be controlled.
LenelS2 is the global leader in advanced physical security solutions, including access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing. They innovate products, systems and services to address the most complex, evolving needs of some of the world’s most demanding organizations. This includes both physical access control and does include solutions for digital resources and systems. Lenel provides “security solutions across the spectrum of industries including education, healthcare, government, transportation, manufacturing, commercial real estate and more.” Lenel is a part of Carrier, the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions that promote new technologies and entirely new industries.
Lenel as a market leader has mastered access control of physical assets. Contact Class One System for more information.
