Intelligent Access Control
Take total control of your physical security. Door Security Group engineers and deploys enterprise-grade access control networks, protecting assets from Manhattan high-rises to widespread corporate campuses across the nation.
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Fob, Mobile, or Biometric?
Mobile access via smartphone offers the perfect balance of convenience and top-tier security, virtually eliminating lost fobs. Biometrics (fingerprint/facial) provide non-transferable, maximum security for sensitive areas.
Can I Track Entries?
Yes. Modern systems deliver real-time audit trails directly to your dashboard or mobile device. Instantly view logs, filter by user, and receive instant alerts for forced entries or propped doors.
What About Power Outages?
Every robust system incorporates battery backups. Upon depletion, doors enter fail-safe (unlocked for egress) or fail-secure (stay locked) modes based on local fire codes and security requirements.
Top Access Control Ecosystems Compared
Door Security Group partners with industry leaders to bring you the best technology fit for your facility. We focus on scalability, robust security, and seamless user experiences.
HID Global Signo
HID Signo Readers represent the gold standard for mobile and card access. They offer unparalleled versatility, supporting over 15 credential technologies simultaneously.
- Native Bluetooth and NFC support
- Highly secure OSDP communication
- Future-proof firmware upgrades
Brivo
A true cloud-based pioneer. Brivo allows you to manage hundreds of locations globally from a single pane of glass, making it ideal for distributed enterprises.
- 100% cloud-native architecture
- Open API for seamless software integrations
- Unified video and access platform
Salto Systems
Salto's Data-on-Card technology brings advanced access control to doors where pulling wire is impossible or cost-prohibitive, combining wireless locks with robust security.
- Data-on-Card virtual networking
- Wire-free installation for historical buildings
- Scales effortlessly with wireless smart locks
Secure Your Network, Streamline Your Team
Physical security is no longer siloed. Modern access control systems sit on your IT network and integrate deeply with your HR software, transforming how you handle employee lifecycles and cybersecurity.
Network Security & Encryption
Our systems utilize end-to-end encryption (like OSDP secure channel) to protect communication from the reader to the controller and up to the cloud. We ensure your physical security doesn't become a digital vulnerability.
Automated Onboarding & Offboarding
Integrate directly with Active Directory or HR platforms (like Workday or BambooHR). When a new employee is added to HR, their mobile credential is automatically issued. When an employee departs, their access is revoked globally in milliseconds.
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SecurePeople Also Ask
Real-world questions regarding physical security implementations.
What happens during a power outage?
During a power outage, access control systems seamlessly switch to battery backup power located in the main control panel. If the outage outlasts the battery, the locks default to a state mandated by local fire codes—either "fail-safe" (doors unlock to allow safe emergency exit) or "fail-secure" (doors remain locked from the outside to protect assets, but always allow free egress from the inside).
Can we use mobile phones instead of key fobs?
Absolutely. Using mobile phones (via Bluetooth or NFC) is now the recommended standard. Mobile credentials offer superior security because a phone is protected by the user's PIN or biometrics (FaceID/Fingerprint). Plus, employees are much less likely to lose or share their phone compared to a plastic key fob, significantly reducing administrative overhead and security risks.
Do I need to replace all my doors to install access control?
No. In most cases, we can retrofit existing doors. We modify the door frame to accept an electronic strike or install an electrified lockset on the door itself. For historical buildings or difficult-to-wire doors, we utilize wireless locksets from partners like Salto Systems, which require no physical wiring while delivering enterprise security.
Is my access control system NYC fire code compliant?
It depends entirely on how the lock release is wired. In New York City, any mag lock on a means of egress must release instantly when required exit hardware is operated, unlock automatically on power loss, and carry a UL 294 listing — a badge reader alone can never be the only way out. We break down every requirement, including delayed-egress and multiple dwelling entrance rules, in our NYC Fire Code & Access Control Compliance Guide.
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