Developing a Policy for Tulsa and OKC Access Control Systems

From the obvious advantage of preventing intruders to increasing productivity by streamlining timekeeping and payroll, access control systems offer OKC and Tulsa businesses so many benefits. Access control is undoubtedly an essential part of business in Oklahoma today. But how do you most effectively implement the access control system itself?

Most organizations will need to develop a specific policy for their access control system. This will do much to organize and guide the execution of the access control system into the company environment. Having a well-planned policy will help you anticipate and therefore minimize any complications involved in implementing the system. What would an access control policy like this include?

Access control in a Tulsa or OKC business involves not just authorizing the credentials of a person but really developing an entire infrastructure of access control procedures and how best to incorporate these into the company environment.

So, of course you will need to set up a chain of command of authorized administrators to manage access rights in the system. You could have one or a group of administrators who assign access rights while a separate person or group periodically audits or reviews the system and all related activity.

Clear rules and procedures will also need to be established for assigning access rights to employees, any adjustments that may need to be made to those rights in the future, and rescinding access rights. These processes will need to be developed for various groups of users as well – from employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors. These different groups will need to be well-defined and processes developed for even the temporary assigning of rights at various times.

Often, it’s suggested to create an access control policy based on “least privilege,” or limiting access to just the minimum amount of resources needed for the person to fulfill their job functions. This will help to minimize risks and ensure your access control system can work effectively.

Each user can be given a written statement of their particular access control rights and the responsibilities that go along with those rights. Often, users will sign an agreement that they will keep all credentials confidential.

Is there a procedure in place to make sure access is not given until all authorization steps have correctly taken place? Are accurate records being kept of all users? Having administrators to review the access control credentials and process as a kind of “checks and balances” is vital to an effective access control system.

Creating an effective access control policy for your company can take some time and organization to develop, but it can prove very valuable in the long-run. Mac Systems can design an advanced access control system to work with your particular business and industry. Call us today for more information on our entire line of Tulsa and OKC security systems.

 

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