Restricted Access Areas
Restricted access zones play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of critical information and assets. These zones include areas for storing confidential documents, depositories, vaults, server rooms, and other critical spaces. Reliable access control for these zones is essential for maintaining the security of a bank.
Restricted Access Areas
Restricted access zones in financial institutions are exposed to numerous risks. Unauthorized access to these areas can lead to theft of valuables, leakage of confidential data, compromise of critical systems, and other serious issues. For example, the theft of documents from a depository can result in significant financial and reputational losses for the bank, while unauthorized access to a server room can disrupt the bank’s data processing systems.
- Theft of Valuables
Cash storage areas and other valuables, such as gold bars or precious metals, are always attractive targets for thieves. In 2015, a significant theft occurred in a London bank, where intruders exploited weak access controls to easily enter the vault and steal a substantial amount of cash and securities.
- Leakage of Confidential Data
Unauthorized access to server rooms or physical data storage locations can result in the leakage of confidential information, including financial reports, client data, and other critical documents. A notable case in 2016 involved hackers gaining access to a U.S. bank’s database through unauthorized physical entry into a server room, leading to the theft of thousands of clients’ data.
- Compromise of Critical Systems
Physical access to servers and other critical equipment can enable attackers to install malicious software or damage existing systems. For instance, in 2020, an incident in a European bank revealed the installation of unauthorized devices in a server room, allowing hackers to intercept the bank’s internal communications for several months.
- Loss or Damage of Critical Equipment
Insufficient access control to server rooms or other critical areas can result in the theft or damage of essential equipment. This not only disrupts bank operations but can also lead to significant financial losses.
- Threats to Personnel Safety
Improper access control can pose risks to the safety of bank staff, especially those working with cash or other valuables. Recently, in 2022, a bank in South America experienced an armed robbery, during which several employees were injured due to inadequate security measures.
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To ensure the security of restricted access zones in banks, Infocom offers advanced Access Control Systems (ACS). We are proud partners of ZKTeco, a globally recognized manufacturer of ACS solutions, time management systems, and various biometric identification technologies. Our experts will help you select the optimal ACS equipment tailored to your needs and will install and configure it based on the specifics of your business, existing equipment, and facility requirements.
We place particular emphasis on the ManuScan biometric identification system, which employs palm vein scanning technology. ManuScan provides a high level of security, reliable identification, and prevents unauthorized access. Thanks to its effectiveness and additional features, this system directly competes with more complex and expensive technologies like retina or iris scanning, while remaining more user-friendly and comfortable to use. Each stored palm position (left, right, or both) of an individual user relative to the biometric scanner is assigned a unique identifier, allowing the system to implement various operational algorithms: unlocking or locking doors, activating or deactivating alarms, calling security, and more.
Infocom guarantees that your restricted access zones will be under reliable control, significantly enhancing your bank’s security level.