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Tailgating: Access Control Tutorial

Nearly all access control systems are vulnerable to an easy exploit called 'tailgating'. Indeed, a friendly gesture in holding doors for others...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Access Control Door Controllers Guide

Door controllers are at the center of physical access control systems connecting software, readers, and locks. Despite being buried inside...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Camera Focusing Tutorial

Camera focus is fundamental to quality imaging. Mistakes can significantly reduce details, making cameras less effective. In this guide, we...

By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Camera Cable Whip Guide

Cable whips are one of integrator's least favorite camera features but seem to be unavoidable, now commonplace on dome, turret, and bullet cameras...

By John Scanlan - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure Tutorial

Few terms carry greater importance in access control than 'fail safe' and 'fail secure'. Access control professionals must know how these...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Guide

Understanding wide dynamic range (WDR) is critical to capturing high quality images in demanding conditions. However, with no real standards, any...

By Ethan Ace - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Access Control Mustering Guide

In emergencies, determining where employees are located can be critical for knowing whether they are in danger. Access systems can be used for...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Access Control Mantraps Guide

One of access's primary goals is keeping people out of places they should not be, but slipping through open doors (ie: Tailgating) is often...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Access Control Time & Attendance Guide

Access control systems can do more than lock doors. With little or no extra equipment, they can be used to track labor hours for employees...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago

Fingerprints for Access Control Guide

Users can lose badges, but they never misplace a finger, right? The most common biometric used in access are fingerprints, and it has become one...

By Brian Rhodes - about 5 years ago Info plus reports label

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