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Maximizing Efficiency:  The Benefits of Managed Access Control Solutions

Written by Cook & Boardman | May 31, 2024 1:04:47 PM

Unlock the potential of your organization with managed access services.

Understanding Managed Access Control

Managing access control for an organization can be a costly and time-consuming task. By entrusting the day-to-day management of your access control system and infrastructure to our Managed Services Team, you can free up valuable time and resources to focus on your core business. Our managed access control solutions offer the benefits of a centralized system for facilities of any size or complexity, eliminating the need for upfront capital investment or the hiring and training of additional personnel. This allows you to prioritize what you do best—running your enterprise—while reaping the rewards of a streamlined and efficient access control system.

Integrating managed cloud services can offer several benefits in terms of enhancing cloud security. By leveraging the expertise of a managed services provider (MSP), organizations can benefit from advanced security measures and proactive monitoring and management of their cloud infrastructure.

Some key benefits of managed services integration for cloud security include:

  • Access to a team of security experts who specialize in cloud security and stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
  • 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities to quickly identify and mitigate security incidents.
  • Regular security assessments and audits to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities in the cloud environment.
  • Streamlined security management through centralized control and monitoring tools provided by the MSP.

By integrating managed services into their cloud infrastructure, organizations can enhance their security posture and ensure the ongoing protection of their data and resources.

Cloud Security Best Practices

Cloud security best practices are essential for ensuring the protection of data and resources in a cloud environment. These practices involve implementing a combination of technological measures, policies, and procedures to safeguard against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Key practices for enhancing cloud security encompass:

  • Ensuring Strong Access Controls and Authentication Mechanisms: Safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access by implementing resilient access controls and authentication protocols.

  • Consistently Updating and Patching Cloud Systems and Applications: Promptly address any identified vulnerabilities by keeping systems and applications up to date.

  • Securing Data Both in Transit and at Rest: Safeguard against unauthorized interception or access by implementing robust data encryption.

  • Deploying Effective Monitoring and Logging Mechanisms: Swiftly detect and respond to security incidents through thorough monitoring and logging practices.

By understanding and following these cloud security best practices, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and other security incidents.

 

Advantages of Managed Access

There are several advantages to implementing Managed Access for your organization:

  • Lower Upfront Costs: By outsourcing the management of your access control system, you can eliminate the need for costly infrastructure and hardware investments. Instead of purchasing and maintaining expensive servers and equipment, you can rely on our state-of-the-art, redundant, and dedicated servers located in the AWS cloud.
  • Consistent Operating Cost: Managed Access provides a predictable operating cost, making it easy to budget and plan for. With a predictable monthly fee, it becomes easy to budget and plan for the expenses associated with your access control system. This allows your organization to allocate its resources more effectively and focus on its core business.
  • Eliminate the Need for Dedicated Staff: With Managed Access, you don't need to hire and maintain a dedicated team to manage your access control system. Our Managed Services Team takes care of everything remotely. This saves you the cost of hiring and maintaining a dedicated team and ensures that your access control system is always up-to-date and professionally managed.
  • Quick Action in Emergencies: Our Managed Access solution includes a phone app that enables rapid response during emergencies, allowing you to initiate lockdown mode instantly.

By leveraging Managed Access, your organization can maximize efficiency and focus on its core business while enjoying the benefits of a professionally managed access control system.

Enhanced Security Measures

Managed Access provides enhanced security measures for your organization's access control system. By leveraging our state-of-the-art infrastructure located in the AWS cloud, you can ensure top-tier uptime and data security.

Our dedicated servers are redundant and encrypted, providing a secure environment for your access control database. This helps protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access to your system.

In addition to the physical security measures, Managed Access also offers enhanced operational security. Our Managed Services Team remotely manages your system, ensuring that all upgrades and system enhancements are implemented promptly. Any cardholder additions, deletions, or modifications are completed remotely, with changes becoming active upon approval from an authorized person.

With Managed Access, your organization can benefit from enhanced security measures, reducing the risk of security breaches and ensuring the integrity of your access control system.

Streamlined Operations

By outsourcing the management of your access control system to our Managed Services Team, you can streamline your operations and improve efficiency.

Our team takes care of all the day-to-day operations, including upgrades, system enhancements, and cardholder management. This frees up your resources and allows your organization to focus on its core business without needing dedicated staff to manage the access control system.

Furthermore, our Managed Access solution includes a phone app that allows for quick action in emergency situations. With the ability to initiate a lockdown mode or perform other actions from a mobile device, you can enhance the safety and security of your organization.

With streamlined operations and the support of our Managed Services Team, your organization can maximize efficiency and productivity.

Benefits of Managed Services Integration

Some key benefits of managed services integration for cloud security include:

  • Access to a Team of Security Experts: Specializing in cloud security, our team stays up to date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities.
  • 24/7 Monitoring and Response Capabilities: Quickly identify and mitigate security incidents with around-the-clock monitoring and response.
  • Regular Security Assessments and Audits: Identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the cloud environment through ongoing security assessments and audits.
  • Streamlined Security Management: Benefit from centralized control and monitoring tools provided by the MSP for efficient security management.

Our team will remotely manage your system, providing all upgrades and system enhancements through the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure. Any cardholder additions, deletions, or modifications can be completed remotely with a simple email from an authorized person. Integrating managed cloud services can offer several benefits in terms of enhancing cloud security. By leveraging the expertise of a managed services provider (MSP), organizations can benefit from advanced security measures and proactive monitoring and management of their cloud infrastructure.

Through Managed Access, you can rely on our team to seamlessly manage the daily operations of your access control system, alleviating your workload, minimizing stress, and reducing liability. Our cutting-edge, redundant, and encrypted servers housed in the AWS cloud guarantee unmatched uptime, providing you with peace of mind and confidence in the security of your system.