Access Control Systems for Security

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Securing a facility to prevent unauthorized access or to monitor and record movements of personnel within a facility is an important consideration for many companies. An access control system may be installed at a point of entrance to record data on individuals attempting to pass and the time and date of the attempt. Typical security systems are based on one of three basic designs: 1) key or access cards possessed by the user containing a coded magnetic strip or transmitting device, 2) a numerical code or sequence known only to the user which is entered into a lock mechanism, 3) a personal characteristic of the user such as voice or palmprint which is checked against recorded data. This guide to security systems includes a checklist for selecting a system.

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Now Is the Time to Look for Ways to Secure Your Data Communications Capabilities in Case of an Emergency

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The repercussions of the January 1984 dissolution of the Bell System are still being felt in several areas including problems with restoring facilities and operations after a data communications disaster. Because this situation is likely to worsen, companies should rethink possible responses to such disasters. Also contributing to this concern is the loss of experienced plant people normally responsible for service restoration, reduction in stock of equipment spares, alternative common carriers or vendors that have not developed effective responses and lack of a Federal Government plan.

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Office Security: the Background Investigation of a Job Applicant Should Be Based on the Sensitivity of the Position

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The degree of sensitivity of the position being applied for should determine the depth of the background investigation made on the applicant. The amount of control the position gives over corporate assets will determine its sensitivity. Management should indicate to the applicant immediately that an investigation will be conducted and the applicant should sign an authorization agreeing to the investigation.

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