The majority of access control systems use cards and fobs that can be duplicated very easily. There are devices available on the internet that can duplicate and RFID access control card using the 125Khz frequency in seconds. 

What is the risk? Identify Theft

If your building is using standard access control cards and fobs then an exact copy your card can be made with exactly the same access to the building. 

So what? If there is an incident in your facility and security is asked to produce the access control logs for a time period, the logs that have been produced can not be relied upon for accuracy. Without visual verification using CCTV they can not prove it was you in the facility at the time. It could be a duplicated card.

What is the solution? You need to move to a restricted card format that can not be duplicated. Independent Locksmiths & Security have a product called ILS Secure Access that will overcome these issues.

Watch the attached video for a demonstration. Then give us a call to discuss how we can help your reduce your risk.

It is not everyday you see a multiple point access control system fitted to a security gate. Ken Bowman from Independent Locksmiths & Security fitted electric strikes to a 3 point locking system on a security gate in Sydney.

The access control system is manufactured by CS Technologies using 'i button' fobs to open the gate with electric strikes PGS-701B made by Pegasus. If you are looking for high quality security installation call Independent Locksmiths & Security on 1300 500 600.

Inner Range, the leader in third party DVR integration has reached another milestone (excuse the pun), this time integrating their Insight Software with Milestone XProtect Video Management Software.

Cutting no corners, the tight integration provides security staff with the features they require to make instant links between access control events and recorded footage.

Independent Locksmiths & Security are both Milestone Advanced Certified Partners and Inner Range Accredited Dealers.  We are trained to handle the most challenging end user requirements in high-end  XProtect installations and multi-site Insight applications where there is a reliance on in-depth knowledge of advanced features and integration. 

Please contact Ben Sampson on 1300 500 600 or ben@ilss.com.au for further infromation, or to request a demonstration.

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Aperio Technology from ASSA ABLOY enables wireless possibilities for on-line door control.

Aperio is a revolutionary technology designed to complement new and existing electronic access control systems.  It provides users with an intelligent and cost-effective way to upgrade the security level of their internal doors.

The technology is based on a short distance wireless protocol, designed to link an existing online access control system with an Aperio enabled mechanical lock.

Panel manufacturers such as Cardax, Inner Range and Integrated Control Technology have already embraced Aperio Technology, creating interfaces to the Aperio Communication Hub (pictured below)

Independent Locksmiths & Security can bridge the gap between your existing electronic access control system and restricted keying system by replacing existing 570 cylinders with Aperio enabled cylinders, minimising key management issues and allowing authorization changes in real time.

For more information, or to request a quote, please do not hesitate to contact Ben Sampson on 1300 500 600 orben@ilss.com.au

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