Case Study

Enhancing Security in University Campuses with Access Control Card Readers

A safe and reliable learning environment on campus is vital for student. Intelligent wireless access control reader solution is a crucial element of improving campus security. With a growing number of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, campus management becomes more complicated. One critical element of campus security is the implementation of access control systems, particularly card readers, which regulate entry to various campus buildings and areas. Cloud-based access control card reader offers contactless identification technology and rich interfaces Wiegand, OSDP, RS485, etc to work with third-party access controller for remote management, and proposes comprehensive solutions for enhancing campus security.

Solutions for Improving Security in Campus

Below are some of the most effective solutions for enhancing the security of access control card readers on campus:

1、Multiple Method Authentication

The traditional physical key is easy to be cloned or theft and hard to management. If someone steals a student or faculty member’s access physical key, they could easily gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas, such as dormitories, libraries, laboratories, or administrative offices. Cidron access control reader support multiple access credentials such as RFID or QR Code/Barcode, Pin Code or NFC/ BLE authenticate via mobile app for visitor to access. The key does not need to touch the reader. The secure mobile credentials can also help to deter criminal activity such as theft, vandalism, tailgating intrude, and violence for unauthorized visitors to gain access to the campus.

Contactless Mobile IDs

Touch free access control by using personal smart phone via NFC and BLE credential, scan QR Code/Barcode with configurable BLE reading range for hand free access control. 

For school car parking, when visitor sends the Mobile ID to reader, and select reader to click on Mobile phone to send the Mobile ID to choose reader, this way is more useful for visitor to open any door from suitable distance, and depended on Cidron BLE coverage range. Open the school parking gates from 5m distance before the visitor reach to gates, this will be applied by select the Cidron reader which associated with the campus parking gate and send the Mobile ID to Cidron reader for identification, and then to open gate.

For temporary access, such as contractors, suppliers, and classroom assistants may need to access school facilities, which requires temporary permission for them. It is convenient and secure to use QR code/Dynamic code via smartphone for quick access to school facilities. The administrator provides a temporary dynamic code to authorize visitors to enter, but temporary code has a time limit and will become invalid after a timeout.

Secure RFID-technologies

Cidron access control reader supports card in read & write, and also full range of 125KHz & 13.56MHz Mifare®, Mifare® Plus, DESFire® ev1/ev2/ev3 smart encrypted RFID proximity cards and NFC tag extensible for future upgrade without extra investment. Cidron access control reader provide AES128 encrypted technology to communicate with the controller via OSDP™ (Open Supervised Device Protocol) bidirectional communication protocol for security access.

2、Multi-room/building Remote Management

The advantage of using this type of access control reader on a college campus is that it provides flexibility for administrators. It is with relay output and versatile interfaces to work as network mode to build the access control time attendance system based on PC/Cloud. Managers can real-time track access logs and personal activities for remote control multi- room/building on campus. Access control reader can be authorized according to different roles, allowing only authorized personnel to access specific areas. For example, campus gate, dormitory, classroom, dining, computer room, library, parking lot, sport court, supermarket, etc.

3、Buffet Dining Service in School/Campus

To improve the dining needs of students and faculty members, eliminate queues and save valuable time, access control reader allows faculty members and students to enter dining hall for self-dining using their mobile phone as access credential. More campus buildings are becoming smarter, and more college and university environments are becoming safer, secure, and convenient.

4、Integrated Security Solutions

Cidron access control card readers can be integrated with security alarm systems and work with third party controller to build campus IoT solution. For example, if a card reader detects a forced entry or multiple failed access attempts, it could automatically alert or trigger security person in case of emergencies.

5、Weather Resistance

Cidron reader incorporated in a robust, yet timeless design make them ideally suited for -40 ~+70℃ in all kinds of physical access control applications. It's with keypad has backlit keys that is configurable to always be on, off or in auto mode. The substantial LED frame provide visual indication with green, red or yellow for visitor distinct tips.

Conclusion

The security of university campuses relies heavily on the effective management of access control systems like smart access control card readers. Civintec utilizes advanced technologies such as contactless Mobile IDs access, comprehensive all-in-one RFID card technology, and remote control management for improving campus security. A well-rounded approach that combines cutting-edge technology with human vigilance ensures that campuses remain both open and secure environments for learning and development. Visit Cidron reader to view the detailed specifications.