Access Control¶
The Access Control module in Netsocs Synergy is a comprehensive system for managing who can access which areas and at what times.
It allows you to define and enforce access policies across all facilities, using a flexible model that connects people, credentials, and physical access points.
The three main entities of the module are:
1. People: Employees, visitors, or contractors.
2. Access Levels: Rules that define where and when access is allowed.
3. Doors: Physical access points (doors, turnstiles, barriers).
Contents of this section¶
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Manage Doors and Access Points
Learn how to register, configure, and monitor doors in real time. -
Configure Access Levels and Schedules
Discover how to create granular rules that combine doors and schedules. -
Manage People and Credentials
Manage user profiles, assign credentials, and link them to access levels. -
Generate Reports and Audit Access Events
Use auditing tools to investigate incidents and maintain regulatory compliance.
Manage Doors and Access Points¶
A Door is a logical entity that represents a physical access point.
Each door is linked with hardware such as card readers, electromagnetic locks, and status sensors.
Door Management Interface¶
The main view displays a table with all registered doors:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Unique door name (e.g., Main Door Building A). |
| State | Real-time status: Closed, Open, Unknown. |
| Readers | Number of readers associated with the door. |
| Direction / Sense | Functionality: entry only, exit only, or both. |
Global Actions¶
In the side panel you'll find:
- + Add Door: Add a new door and associated hardware.
- Sync: Synchronize configuration with physical controllers.
- Export / Import: Export or import bulk configurations.
Actions per Door¶
Each row includes icons for:
- View Details: Complete door information.
- Edit: Change name or associated devices.
- Configure: Advanced settings such as timers or hardware rules.
Configure Access Levels and Schedules¶
An Access Level connects people with doors and allowed schedules.
Instead of granting permissions door by door, you create reusable rule groups.
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Think of Access Levels as roles or permission profiles. Examples:
- General Employee Access
- Weekend IT Access
- Warehouse Logistics Access
Components¶
- Doors: List of included doors.
- Schedules: Time intervals during which access is allowed.
Example¶
- Level:
Office Staff - Doors:
- Main Door Building A
- Floor 2 Offices Door
- Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
👉 An attempt outside the schedule will be automatically denied.
Manage People and Credentials¶
The People section centralizes system user management.
Person Profile¶
Includes personal data: name, ID, department.
Here both credentials and access levels are assigned.
Credentials¶
A Credential is the authentication method.
Supported types:
- Proximity cards.
- PINs.
- Biometrics.
- Mobile credentials.
👉 Each credential is associated with a specific user's profile.
Access Level Assignment¶
In a person's profile, one or more levels are added.
Example:
- Office Staff
- 24/7 Gym Access
The system evaluates all levels when validating the credential.
Generate Reports and Audit Access Events¶
Auditing is key in access control.
The module includes detailed reports to monitor activity.
Report Types¶
| Report | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Events by Door | Timeline of granted and denied access at a door. | Investigate specific incidents. |
| Activity by Person | Access events for a user during a period. | Audit individual activity. |
| Access Alarms | Critical events such as Door Forced or Door Open. | Identify physical vulnerabilities. |
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All module events are also logged in the main Event Log, allowing correlation of access events with other events (e.g., video alarms).
✅ The Netsocs Synergy Access Control module combines flexibility and traceability, offering a robust system for physical security management in corporate and industrial environments.