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Security Levels
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Top Security - Security is paramount. Physical security with monitored and audited control must be implemented to the maximum degree available using the most current automated and/or manned technologies. ID verification is critical and thus biometric technologies are often employed. Cost, aesthetic appearance, traffic flow and operational impact are of secondary importance to the control of access to personnel and property. |
| High Security - Security is critical. Unauthorized access is not physically possible, or if possible is deterred by visible armed security personnel or police. The building or area can be manually or automatically placed in a completely secure mode, under which entry or unalarmed exit are not physically possible without extreme injury (such as exit by breaking through a non-ground floor window). Access is monitored and can be audited by personal ID. The cost factor is balanced against the aesthetic requirements and any impact on operations. |
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Medium Security - Security is important but not critical. Medium security door control would provide one or more security advantages not normally found in a door secured by standard commercial key locks alone. Manned response would be either instantaneous unarmed response, or delayed armed response. Access is granted based upon ID verification, either manned visual or automated electronic ID. The degree of security is balanced against aesthetic appearance, operational impact, cost and maintenance requirements. |
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Low Security - Control mechanisms are used to indicate restricted access. Access is generally regulated by time, or by ticket or by personal or group ID. Low security requires only a low degree of difficulty to obtain unauthorized access. It utilizes inconvenience and the threat of high attention or observation (including flashing lights, sirens, or cameras) to deter a would-be violator. Appearance is usually balanced against cost. |
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