Why is access control in government buildings different?
In government buildings, security is non-negotiable. People, assets, and highly sensitive information must be protected at the highest level.
- High-value data and assets. Access to sensitive areas must be carefully restricted so access is only allowed for strictly necessary individuals.
- Complex users and permissions. Employees, visitors, contractors, members of the public – everyone needs access controlled by area, role, and time.
- Security without operational disruption. Security is essential, but not at the cost of day-to-day efficiency. Things still need to get done.
Our approach: how we protect government buildings
We’re here to help you find the right balance of security and convenience to protect people and sensitive assets without compromising daily operations.
Layered security by area
Configure a hierarchy of access levels, areas, and time zones to apply stronger security controls as users move from public spaces to staff-only and high-security zones.
Encrypted access credentials
Swipe cards, keyring fobs, smartphone credentials, and biometric solutions can all be protected with AES encryption to enhance the security of your site.
Stronger identity verification
Fingerprint readers at the entrances to sensitive areas ensures access is linked to an individual being physically present to operate the reader, further improving security and reporting.
Access control in public-facing government sites
Your challenge:
Council offices, civic buildings, and public service sites must welcome visitors while protecting staff and private areas such as records archives and server rooms. Employees, members of the public, and contractors move throughout the building in very different ways, and everything must remain accessible.
Our solution:
Use ATRIUM access control to separate public areas from staff-only zones using role-based access levels and time zones. Card readers or fingerprint scanners protect controlled doors, while DIGIWAY automatic door operators improve accessibility at swing doors throughout the site.
Protect high security government areas
Your challenge:
Sensitive departments, records archives, control rooms, and equipment stores require stronger security than public or general staff areas. Lost or stolen credentials can create significant risk, and an accurate record of access activity is crucial.
Our solution:
KRYPTO is our end-to-end encrypted access control solution – with this as a secure foundation for the system, add ievo fingerprint readers at high-risk doors. Permissions can be limited by role, area, and time, while event records and compatible integrated CCTV cameras provide live and recorded footage of access events.
Encrypted access control with KRYPTO
KRYPTO is the high security ecosystem behind ATRIUM access control. Its built-in end-to-end encryption protects communications between compatible credentials, readers, controllers, and the server. Meanwhile, diversified authentication keys strengthen protections against card cloning – an essential safeguard in government sites.
🔒 Protect data with a robust system architecture
🔒 Apply permissions by user group, area, or time zone
🔒 Scale the system as the building or estate evolves
Biometric verification for sensitive areas
ievo fingerprint readers strengthen identity verification by requiring the user to be physically present to operate the device. The ievo ultimate™ uses multi-spectral imaging to read fingerprint data from both the surface and subsurface of the skin, meaning it works effectively even with levels of moisture, dirt, and damage on the finger.
Link access more closely to the authorised individual
Reduce risks from lost, shared, or stolen card credentials
Ideal for indoor or outdoor high security access points
Controlled and accessible entrances
Government buildings, particularly those with public access areas, must balance security with safe and inclusive access. DIGIWAY automatic door operators improve entry for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility, while integrating with access control to ensure appropriate restriction of entry.
🚪 Improve accessibility for staff and members of the public
🚪 Support efficient movement at busy entrances
🚪 Combine controlled entry with accessible opening
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