Collection: Access Control

Access Control

Cloud-Managed Access Control Systems

Central Security designs, installs, and supports modern access control for single sites and multi-location portfolios. We standardize on Brivo for cloud management and pair it with proven hardware—readers, controllers, secure locks, power, and credentials—to deliver a scalable, audit-ready solution.

Brivo Cloud Mobile & Card Audit & Compliance Multi-Site Ready Video Integration

What is Electronic Access Control?

Electronic access control (EAC) manages who can enter doors, gates, and restricted areas—and when. Users present a credential (mobile, keycard, fob, or PIN) to a reader; a controller checks permissions and energizes door hardware to unlock if allowed. Every event is logged for audits and reporting.

  • Reduce keys with instantly revocable credentials
  • Schedule access by user, door, and time
  • Meet compliance with full audit trails
  • Scale from one door to hundreds across sites

Core Components We Deploy

We select hardware that’s reliable, supported, and Brivo-compatible.

Readers (mullion, keypad, multi-tech) Door Controllers (1, 2, 4-door) Power & Enclosures Electric Strikes & Maglocks Request-to-Exit (REX) Door Position Sensors Credentials: Mobile, Card, Fob, PIN Gate & Elevator Control Network & PoE Gateways

How the System Fits Together

At the Door

Reader captures the user credential → controller evaluates permissions → door hardware unlocks. Door position and REX provide safe egress and accurate logs.

In the Panel

Controllers connect to the network (often PoE) with supervised inputs/outputs, secure power, and battery backup. Panels can be stacked to add more doors.

In the Cloud

Brivo hosts users, schedules, and policies. Admins manage from any browser or mobile app, with real-time events, alerts, and detailed reporting.

Brivo: Cloud-Managed Access Control

Why Brivo

  • Anywhere admin — no on-prem servers to patch
  • Role-based access with granular schedules & holidays
  • Mobile credentials and guest passes
  • Compliance & audit — event history, exports, alerts
  • Multi-site portfolios with shared or unique policies
  • APIs & integrations for HRIS, SSO, video, and more

Key Features We Configure

  • Door groups & schedules for staff, vendors, and tenants
  • Anti-passback & interlocks where required
  • Event rules to trigger notifications or video bookmarks
  • Badge lifecycle (issue, suspend, revoke) & lost card flow
  • Reports for audits, time windows, and incident review

We pair Brivo with door controllers, readers, power, and locking hardware that meet your environment (interior, exterior, gate, compliance zones). Our designs emphasize uptime, code-compliant egress, and clean cable/power architecture.

Video & Directory Integrations

Video Platforms

Link door events to video for instant verification and faster investigations. We commonly integrate with Eagle Eye and other modern VMS platforms.

Identity & SSO

Sync users from HR or IT systems to reduce manual updates and ensure access is removed when employees depart.

Tenant & Visitor

Mobile keys, QR invites, and secure lobby flows keep lobbies moving while maintaining audit trails.

Built for Your Industry

Schools & Campuses

Lockdown flows, scheduled unlocks for classes, secure staff and contractor access, gym/field gates.

Manufacturing & Warehousing

Shift-based schedules, badge provisioning, secure cages and yards, OSHA-aware egress.

Office & Multi-Tenant

Lobby, elevator, and suite access with mobile credentials and visitor pre-registration.

Proudly Serving Central Texas

Our team designs and supports access control across Waco, Temple, Killeen, Austin, and neighboring communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we mix mobile and card credentials?

Yes. Many clients run mobile keys for staff and cards/fobs for visitors or legacy areas. We can phase in mobile over time while supporting existing card formats where practical.

Do you replace keys entirely?

We reduce key usage by migrating to electronic credentials. Life-safety egress hardware remains code-compliant, and mechanical overrides are maintained where required.

What about power and battery backup?

We right-size power supplies with dedicated circuits and provide supervised outputs and battery backup for controlled doors and panels.

How fast can we add a new door or site?

With Brivo, adding doors scales cleanly—join a controller, apply your door group template, and inherit your policies and schedules.

Can access tie into cameras and alerts?

Yes. We link door events to video and can push notifications to email/SMS or your operations tools for forced doors, after-hours access, and other conditions.

Ready to Plan Your System?

Tell us how many doors, locations, and user groups you have. We’ll propose hardware, Brivo licensing, and installation tailored to your facility.

Central Security • Cloud-Managed Access Control • Est. 2022