When it comes to protecting your school, controlling who has access to the campus is a big deal. For years, traditional lock-and-key systems have been the favored solution. With technology rapidly evolving, many schools are opting for more innovative alternatives, like access card control ports. Keep reading to decide which option best fits your school. 

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Security

Traditional locks do the job, but they come with some risks. Keys can be stolen, duplicated, or simply lost, leaving your school vulnerable. Worse, if a staff member leaves and doesn’t return their key, you might have to rekey the whole building. 

Access card control ports can amp up your security. Each card is assigned to a specific person, giving you control over who has access to certain areas. You can even limit entry to specific doors or set access times. If a staff member leaves, just disable their card. There’s no need to worry about changing locks or tracking down a missing key.

Convenience

With a traditional system, a key can easily get lost or stolen. Replacing it isn’t just frustrating; it’s also risky because someone may find the key and gain access to your school.

With an access card control port system, that stress disappears. If a card is lost, it can be programmed and deactivated in seconds. Teachers and other staff can just swipe or tap their cards to enter. If a card does go missing, you can deactivate it and issue a new one without touching a single lock.

Tracking and Monitoring

With traditional locks, once someone has a key, they can come and go without you ever knowing. That means there is no way to track who’s entering or leaving and when.

Access card control ports let you monitor everything. You’ll know who’s coming in, when, and through which door. This is useful if you ever need to investigate a security concern or keep an eye on staff movement.

Flexibility

If you need flexibility in your security system, access card control ports make that easy. You can give different employees access to specific areas based on what role they have. For instance, only IT staff can access the server room, or management can have entry to secure storage areas. If someone’s role changes, updating their access is a piece of cake. There’s no need to change locks or hand out new keys.

Traditional locks don’t offer that kind of flexibility. If you need to change who has access, you’ll need to replace the locks or create a whole new set of keys.

Durability and Aesthetics

Traditional keys and locks can wear down over time. Keys bend, locks jam—it’s just part of the deal. On the other hand, access card control ports are electronic, which makes them more reliable and long-lasting. They’ll also give your school a modern look as a bonus.

At Circle Industries, we’re here to help you find the best security solution for your school. Whether you’re ready to switch to access card control ports or just want to learn more about your options, we’ve got you covered. Reach out today to explore how we can help make your school more secure.