Reopening of offices after the COVID-19 lockdowns posed several security challenges; CEOs need to consider and address fast to keep their employees safe and protected. Let’s look at some challenges your company may encounter;

Less Predictability  

Because of the hybrid work models, staggered scheduling, and co-working spaces, the check-in and check-out times of employees have become predictable which makes credential management extremely challenging for the facility, IT, and security teams. Managing, issuing, and revoking credentials takes up more time when people don’t come regularly. Besides, fragmented credential management creates more gaps in physical security which leads to a greater risk of security threats.

Disparities in Access Control Systems

If you’ve got an on-site access control system, you can only store the users’ data manually added to the local servers. You can’t transfer the users to a different location because the on-site access control systems of different branches of your company won’t be able to communicate data. This makes, credential management highly difficult for companies operating from multiple locations.

Today, several companies in the UAE are gradually increasing their satellite office locations and are planning to utilize their co-working spaces. Every co-working spaces have a different access control system, which makes the process even more complicated because each of the systems entails different credentials and system nuances; depending on the host.

Cybersecurity Threats

Cybersecurity is directly related to physical security. Because of the increasing cybersecurity threats in the UAE, IT teams need to take a proactive approach. This is only possible if companies take measures to improve their physical security systems and make them more robust.

To ensure a safe reopening, companies need to consult security leaders, evaluate their needs and make sure that their security staff can view all the treat data on a consolidated platform.

Choosing the Right Physical Security System for Your Company

Physical security has become extremely important for businesses. If you think maintaining your office’s security is becoming more and more difficult, there’s a strong chance that you’re not using a high-quality physical security system.

At ACIX Middle East, we offer a cloud-based attendance system, door access control Dubai, face recognition attendance system, swipe card door access system, smart visitor management system, security gate arm, or security bollards, and other advanced physical security systems in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. If you’re looking for world-class physical security systems,  feel free to get in touch with our team.