Pre-emptive security measures are gaining momentum: Protect your building with entrance control
Businesses are navigating a complex and multi-faceted security landscape. Cybersecurity attacks and physical breaches are becoming more sophisticated every day, and the global threat landscape, including terrorism and political unrest, continues to pose evolving risks. Moreover, changing working patterns—including the shift to hybrid work—and the rise of advanced technologies pose as many opportunities as they do challenges to those in charge of building security.
But one thing is certain: a proactive approach to entrance security is the best route to protecting your company, your people, and your assets.
Don’t wait for a security breach to act
In the past, installing physical security measures – including entrance control gates and barriers – was often a reactive decision made by a business in response to a security breach. But a shift towards pre-emptive security measures is gaining momentum.
Waiting for a security breach to occur or a known threat to surface before acting places your people at risk of harm and your company at risk of financial, legal, and reputational damage.
By proactively addressing risks associated with unauthorised access— whether by external threats or internal bad actors—businesses are in the best position for a strong defence. This approach enables them to anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialise.
The role of turnstiles in proactive security
The best security defences integrate physical entrance control, such as our Fastlane turnstiles, with sophisticated access control solutions that use the latest technologies available. Together, they can prevent intruder access and detect internal threats while offering employees and visitors a positive entry and exit experience.
Measures such as credential verification, biometric screening, and tailgate detection can eliminate unauthorised entry. At the same time, asset tracking and digital footprint tracking can add an additional layer to catch internal threat actors. These systems can also be used to detect weapons, locking entry lanes to prevent access.
Read our case study with GymSafe for an example of how our anti-tailgate and anti-sidegating measures work in practice and integrate with CCTV. Or to learn about how we combated internal warehouse stock theft for a client, using measures such as asset tagging readers and population data, click here.
Proactive means a positive experience for users
A pre-emptive approach to security results in a positive experience for users. Frictionless security inspires confidence and helps your staff and visitors to feel safe. A well-secured entry point, which is seamless for authorised users, enhances the overall impression of an organisation’s professionalism and standards.
Read our article, Securing university and college campuses, for more insights into the range of benefits that a well-planned and fully integrated entrance control system can provide.
Proactive means protection against reputational and financial risks
Security is a reputational risk; a successful security breach could quickly see your customers, stakeholders, and the market lose confidence in your business. Investors estimated an average 29% drop in stock price in the wake of a significant internal or external security incident in the last 12 months, according to the 2023 World Security Report.
Plus, the financial consequences of a successful attack could be catastrophic; large global businesses are reported to have lost a total of $1 trillion in revenue due to physical security incidents.
Read our article, Physical Security’s Impact on Business Operations, for further insights into the consequences of security failure and the ingredients of a robust security solution.
Security beyond reception
Security measures should go beyond the reception area: layered and zoned security is often required to limit access to certain areas of a building, such as sensitive data storage; our Door Detective range offers the perfect solution here.
Read our article, Physically protecting data, your most valuable resource for advice on a proactive approach to safeguarding sensitive locations.
Stay ahead of the game with Fastlane turnstiles
Integrated with advanced access control systems, turnstiles play a pivotal role in proactive security by fortifying entrance control and surveillance capabilities.
Choosing partners—such as Integrated Design Limited (IDL)—who seek to continuously update and upgrade their products ensures that businesses stay ahead of evolving security threats. Artificial Intelligence (AI) elements, for instance, can be added to analyse surveillance data in real-time to detect anomalies and predict potential breaches before they occur.
By investing in proactive security solutions, businesses place themselves in the best position to safeguard their assets, people, and reputation. IDL remains at the forefront of this evolution, empowering businesses to embrace proactive security measures that protect what matters most.
Get in touch on 020 8890 5550 or info@fastlane-turnstiles.com to discuss your physical security requirements.
