Wireless Access Control Survey - NOW CLOSED | IFSEC Insider

Are you involved in decisions about choosing, buying or upgrading your organisation’s access control system?

Then here’s the chance to win one of three iPod Shuffles – just complete the short survey below about Wireless Access Control.

1. Does your organisation/business already operate an electronic access control system?*
- Yes, a traditional wired system using access cards/tags
- Yes, a combined system of wired and wireless doors using access cards/tags
- Yes, full wireless access control using access cards/tags
- No, we currently don’t have an electronic access control system
2a. Please specify the name of the system/brand or manufacturer:
2b. What is your biggest gripe about your current access control system?*
- It malfunctions too often
- It is too hard to operate
- It was complicated and expensive to install
- It is too expensive to expand
- It is expensive to maintain
- It is expensive in terms of energy consumption
- I have no complaints about our current system
3a. To what extent do you agree that electronic access control is more secure than traditional keys?*
3b. To what extent do you agree that wireless access control is equally as secure as wired access control?*
3c. To what extent do you agree that wireless access control is less hassle than wired access control?*
3d. To what extent do you agree that organisations that use traditional keys are taking a huge, unnecessary risk?*
3e. To what extent do you agree that adoption of electronic access control by small businesses and even households will soar in the next few years?*
4. Which of these facts about wireless access control are you aware of? (Please select all that apply)*
- Wireless access control can be combined with existing wired access control system
- Wireless access control is particularly suited to buildings with numerous doors
- Wireless access control can replace keys/ mechanical locks on server racks and cabinets as well as doors
- Wireless access control supports several RFID technologies
- Wireless access control consumes far less energy than magnetic locks or strikes
- Wireless access control can be combined with mechanical locks
- Wireless access control is cheaper to install and maintain than wired access control
5. Which of these statements about upgrading to wireless, battery-powered access control do you agree with? (Please select all that apply)*
- Integration with existing systems will be complicated and disruptive
- It will be too expensive to install
- It will be too expensive to maintain
- It will malfunction too often
- The battery-lifetime will create problems
6. To what extent would you be interested in a product that provides access control on access points other than doors – e.g., server racks and cabinets?*
- Already have access control in these areas
- Very interested
- Interested to some extent
- Not interested – prefer to continue using traditional keys
7. Which of the following would/did attract you most about wireless access control?*
- Easy integration with existing access control systems
- Easy installation
- Multiple choice of locks to suit wide range of doors
- Use of secure RFID technologies
- Remote access/management
8. How important to your role as a security professional is reducing energy consumption and therefore electricity bills?*
- Very important
- Fairly important
- Of little importance
- Not important at all
9. To what extent would you consider upgrading to full wireless access control?*
- Wouldn’t consider upgrading – I think our current system works well enough
- I would consider upgrading though I don’t know enough about it
- Definitely will upgrade, but it’s not a priority
- Definitely will upgrade soon – hopefully in the next 6-12 months
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10. Which sector do you work in?*
- Education
- Finance
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Government
- Residential housing
- Sports facilities
- Utility provider
- Transportation
11. How many employees are in your organisation?*
- up to 50 employees
- 50-250
- 250-1,000
- More than 1,000
12. Which of the following best describes your level of responsibility?*
- Security/Facility Manager
- Director/Owner
13. In which country are you based?*
14. You are welcome to comment further about access control, although this is not mandatory...
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