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5 questions for more intelligent key management solutions

Key management is more than "just" a key. Almost every industry still uses physical keys and access badges to safely move through their world. However, it is one of the most overlooked gaps in connecting asset protection with access to your customers' biggest vulnerabilities. Dirk Welch, Regional Sales Manager for Traka Americas, shares tips on how to clarify your key management. requirements

How much time do you spend issuing and tracking physical keys and access badges?

Traka intelligent key cabinets automate the transaction process of removing and returning physical keys.

Benefits of an automated solution include:

  • Reduced administration and issuance response time saves money
  • Better tracking of keys and badges improves user accountability
  • Improved workflow streamlines processes and helps gain visibility over keys and users
  • Maintain total oversight to keys automatically, 24/7

Are you currently holding contractors accountable to the keys that access your facility?

Traka key management allows you to easily authorize access levels and keys with full oversight and security

Benefits of an automated solution include:

  • Be instantly alerted to missing or overdue keys and badges
  • Manage offline openings with the same control and visibility as electronic access control
  • Decentralize key management at the point of use and ease startup times with contractors
  • Limit access of keys and badges to the times they're actually needed

How do you currently restrict use of non-authorized keys?

Traka key cabinets alert you to unauthorized usage of keys and badges via email notification 

Benefits of an automated solution include:

  • Receive instant alerts for unauthorized attempts on key cabinets
  • Easily grant or deny access to keys in seconds and remove users quickly
  • Receive an alarm or notification when an activity breaks access protocols or policies
  • Unique features such as item booking, curfews and access schedules help customize your key management environment and improve the safety and security of your facility

Does your current software or reporting provide true insight of key use?

TrakaWEB is a browser-based administration suite for centrally managing Traka intelligent key cabinets and locker systems which can also be integrated with other management systems.

Benefits of an automated solution include:

  • Gain complete, centralized control over your key transactions and users
  • Link to existing access control platforms, including human resource or third-party systems to manage credentials as staff leave and new starters onboard
  • Quickly update access rights, snapshot views of the system and simple summary events of transaction activity
  • Easily bring users and keys or badges side-by-side for granting access to items quickly and efficiently

Do you need to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements or best practices?

Traka key cabinets can be configured to meet specific workflows and safeguards, sending alerts if conditions are not met.

Benefits of an automated solution include:

  • Record access to keys by individuals
  • Provide the reporting needed to support audit needs
Electronic Key Management

Electronic key management simplifies the process of keeping your customers' physical keys and assets safe while taking security to the next level. With key management, your customers will

  • Create accountability for staff
  • Increase productivity
  • Lower costs
  • Reduce risk
  • Customize authorization levels
  • Improve safety and security

 

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