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Physical Access Control

Physical access control can be achieved by the intervention of a human for example security monitor, security staff, a receptionist etc. and using mechanical means for example locks and keys. In physical access control a person or vehicle is stopped by a security guard at the access point of premises, checked and either let in or turned away. Physical security mainly focuses on the physical protection of information / data, buildings, personnel, installation, and other material assets. Additionally, physical security covers issues identified with forms earlier criminal activities, surveillance and terrorism. Disadvantages of physical access control process : A slow process. Prone to human error. Difficult to handle large volume to traffic. Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube ,   Google Business ,   WhatsApp

Access Control Operation

Access control is defined as restriction or denial of access to a place or other resource involving physical as well as information security. Access controls give organization the ability to monitor, restrict / limit, exercise control and protect / ensure resource availability, integrity and confidentially within.In the fields of physical security and information security, get to control is the selective / particular restriction of access to a place or other resource. The act of accessing may mean expending, entering or using. Permission to access a resource is called approval. Types of access control :- Physical Access Control Electronic Access Control Turnstiles Bio-metrics Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,   YouTube ,   Google Business ,   WhatsApp

Postal Mail, Couriers & Suspicious Packages

Every organization has a receipt & dispatch section to deal with each day receipt, kind and dispatch of mail, messenger, courier, documents, packages and many others. However due to access control operations at most of the organization the postman, private courier and other delivery bays have their access till the security gate only. During off working hours, normally mails, packets and parcels are received at the security door. The security then delivers these to the respective departments / particular offices during working hours. Process :- The following process should be followed:- Receive mails, packets and parcels from postman / courier and deliver receipt. Record details of packets, mails and parcels received in the courier register and mail . Distribute mails, packets and parcels to the departments/ offices as required and take receipt on check in / register. Keep record all transactions and display it to the security office. Report to security officer approximately a...

Reporting

In case some discrepancy is noticed by the security guard, the matter be reported to the supervisor or security office and the visitor should be asked to wait. Documents For Material Movement Following records/ registers are generally maintain at the gate to control and monitor the movement of material from In/Out gate :- Incoming material enlist. Outing material register. Returnable material In/Out register. In addition to the above organization may have additional registers as per their arrangement. Points to remember while checking movement of material :- Check date and time mentioned on the material entryway pass. Check same material and quality as mentioned in the gate pass is being brought in or taken out. Check if any other items are being brought in or taken out along with the authorized materials. Check for stamp/ signature of the organization issuing authority. Check any alternation/ forging done in the door pass. Any different viewpoints according to approach for SOP. In cas...

Points to remember while checking proof / authorization documents or vehicle / gate Pass :-

Points to remember while checking proof / authorization documents :- Check and matched the photo of the card holder. Check for any marks for change / producing. Check and verify name of the organization specified on the card. Check the validity / expiry date on the card. Check if the card bears signature of issuing authority. Check if the card carries any serial number. Check for the stamp of the issuing office / organization. Check for any logo on the card. Match the identification marks, if required. Any other special point to check as per policy and instruction. Points to remember while checking vehicle / gate Pass :- Check if vehicle register number matches with the number given on card/ sticker. Check if name of the owner on the card matches. Check validity / expire date on the card. Check signature/ stamp of the issuing authority. Check the logo given on card / sticker. Any other special point to check as per policy and wait. Blog ,   Facebook ,   Instagram ,...

Personal Identification & Authorization Documents

Personal identification & authorization documents should accompany every individual or consignment of stores for smooth access or departure from premises. Confirmation process at the access control point is done by using of the following methods: Manual check – confirmation of an ID card or gate pass by security guard. Bio-metric check and access of personnel, vehicle and material. Manual and technical check and access of personnel, vehicles and material. Type of ID cards and premises :- It is important for a security guard to understand the various identification/ approval documents used for accessing/ exiting a premises. The types of identification/ authorization documents are as under :- Employee photo identity card. Employee temporary identity card. Visitor’s pass. Contractor’s pass. Contractor’s workers pass. Casual labourers temporary pass. Employee vehicle gate pass. Vendor / contractor vehicle gate pass. The design periodicity and issuing authority of such identification...

Access Control

The requirement of access control to any premises depends upon following security factors :- To keep unauthorized persons from the premises. To keep risks and threats away from the premises. To check losses. To maintain order and discipline in the movement of persons, vehicles and material in/out from the premises. The need to identify and confirm persons, vehicles and material before getting to a premises of an organization is very important. A security guard plays a significant role in the process of access control. People, Vehicles and Material   Category of People : The following category of people visit a premises: Own staff – management, staff and works. Outsourced manpower from service providers. Vendors – persons/ agencies supplying manpower and services. Visitors – customers, officials/ inspectors, clients. Category of Vehicles : following category of vehicles visit a premises: Light vehicles – two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars etc. Medium vehicles – light commercial ...