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Category: Security - Topic: Choosing Access Control

The question home owners often are faced with is what type of security system they should use in their homes. There are many different varieties available that you can make your choice. Before you buy and make a significant investment in home security, be sure to inform yourself of the available alternatives.

So what is access control? Access control is the means by which a person is restricted from entering home, building, or area until they have been granted the privilege of entering by the control measures of the access system. With access control you will know that you are safe when at home because only persons on your permitted list will be able to enter.

When evaluating access control systems, be sure to consider more than one. Consider these three as possibly measure you want to evaluate:

Thumb Print Door Lock - This will stop anyone from getting in because it will not open the door until it can read your thumbprint. So you will be the only one that can gain access inside. This method is based on the principle that thumb prints are unique.

Deadbolt Locks - most homes are equiped this dead bolts, but they need to be checked for proper functionality to ensure they protect against intrusion. Replace dead bolts if there is any chance they are old or unreliable.

Biometrics - biometrics are based on physical traits of the people granted access. For instance, palm scanning, finger scanning or iris scanning systems are available. The meaasure of security is based on the individuality of human physical traits.

Proper due dilligence should be invoked when deciding on a security system for your home; so talk to a professional and do some research to get all of the information you can so that you will have an easier time finding what will work best for you.

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