Why Cannabis Businesses Need Access Control
Access control for cannabis businesses is more than simply a keypad or keycard system used to keep unauthorized people out of sensitive or restricted areas. Access control systems can now be used to manage different levels of employee and administrative access to protect valuable information and products. There are many reasons your cannabis facility may need to develop an access control system, including physical security, data security, and regulatory compliance.
Cloud-Based Access Control
Cloud-based access control systems use cloud technology to remotely manage access permissions and authentication, allowing organizations to control who accesses resources from anywhere, streamlining security management and reducing costs
- Access Control Methods.
Depending on the unique needs of your organization, access control management can take a number of forms, which the following methodologies will each be able to accommodate. - Role-Based Access Control
Role-based access control systems designate access based on pre-established employee roles. In the case of a dispensary, different access roles would be given to management, dispensary technicians, security personnel, and delivery staff. Each employee group has their own access card or keycode, along with their own levels of access to different locations within the facility. This model allows administrators to easily manage access levels uniformly across an organization. - Discretionary Access Control
Discretionary access control systems allow employees, who are granted access to areas or information by an administrator, to extend those permissions to other groups or individuals if necessary. This allows for the easiest flow of information and requires the least oversight but inhibits the overall system security. These permissions can be limited or eliminated through the use of a mandatory access control system. - Mandatory Access Control
Mandatory access control systems give the administrative user complete control over restrictions and allowances for individual employees. While this gives businesses the greatest confidentiality and control over individual access levels for employees and auxiliary staff, it also requires the greatest amount of attention and maintenance.
Access Controls
Ensuring secure, monitored ingress and egress from controlled areas is critical to your operational compliance and security. Cannabis IT delivers comprehensive access control expertise, from design to installation to monitoring, to ensure the safety of your business, employees and customers.