Financial and Banking Sector Access Control For banks and other financial institutions, security and regulation go hand in hand. When the system is dealing with cash-processing rooms, vaults, staff-restricted areas, data centres, etc., an access control system is required to be in place regardless of all else. For these very reasons, standalone proximity access control solutions have become increasingly popular for banks looking for a fully reliable and secure access control setup.
Independence from Network and Power Failures
Security in a bank can't be left in jeopardy during a power outage or in the event of network downtime. A standalone access control system runs totally without connection to main servers and even does so entirely independently of your network. Any sensitive information including user credentials, permissions and audit trails is held only on a unit at the site, so if connection is lost to your head office or a main network server is down, the system continues functioning. During a power outage EPS (Emergency Power Supply) keeps secure doors locked and any zones secure until mains power has been returned. Therefore, standalone control offers complete flexibility and security whether for vaults, cash counting facilities or IT rooms.
High-Capacity Local Storage and Advanced Security Features
To adequately meet the requirements of a financial institution, a standalone access control system must be able to hold large populations of data and provide adequate audit trails. OREDY’s standalone access controllers can hold up to 100,000 user credentials and have 500,000 event logs stored locally and does not need to depend on any external servers to maintain traceability of all access events. They can support both ID (125kHz) and IC (13.56MHz) proximity card technologies to accommodate varying security requirements.
Anti-tamper is another crucial element in the realm of financial security. Each control panel contains tamper switches that activate an alarm should anyone attempt to physically breach the secure control panel enclosure. Anti-passback is also a vital piece of a security system designed for banks and it is an indicator that the card used to enter an area must be used to exit that area before it can be used to enter again to prevent tailoring of the event database. This is critical in secure zones, such as vaults and cash counting rooms.
Integration with Gate Motors and Electric Locks
This solution is only effective where the existing door hardware already complies with required security standards. When OREDY's solution is implemented with the sliding motors and electric strike lock, this will make a complete door security solution. The operation system used in bank entrances and internal security door areas for reliability of sliding doors. An electric strike lock provides secure hold open for swing doors which is direct controlled by access control controller.
When authorization is given based upon successful presentment, signal is transmitted to the strike and released hold open for user adjustable time in order to enter. The deadbolt with double-locking mechanism and bi-stable tail lock mechanism are perfect for banks to apply in order to fulfill fail-secure function. This means the deadbolt will be in the locked state in the event of power failure.
Scalability and Flexible Configuration for Branch Networks
Banks can span various branches with varying degrees of security. With their stand-alone access control system, banks can configure each branch separately and then manage all user credentials from a central database. Access levels and schedules can be programmed via keypad or software, and audit logs can be retrieved on site, without a network connection.
For an institution with hundreds of employees and contractors, local credential management makes life much easier. The ID/IC dual-frequency reader supports both proximity cards at 125kHz as well as smart cards at 13.56MHz which means that existing card systems can continue to be used but at the same time banks can migrate to more secure smart card technologies when the transition is ready to occur.
The quality construction of OREDY's hardware means that it will work correctly in the harsh environments that many bank locations can be, while the extensive audit trail provides all documentation that is necessary when complying with security regulations and undergoing audits.
OREDY is a premier supplier of standalone access control solutions for banking and financial institution needs. Our solutions feature ID/IC dual-frequency card reader (125kHz /13.56MHz), support for up to 100,000 users and 500,000 event logs, anti-tamper, anti-passback, smooth interaction with the sliding gate motor and electric strike lock. UPS, Emergency power backup and fail-secure lock ensure reliability at the level banks need. Contact OREDY to configure your bank security door solution.
