Workspace Security

The arrival of COVID 19 has forced many organisations to re-think the way they operate. With the knowledge that this threat has the potential to be around for the foreseeable future, many organizations are now having to adapt their workspaces to allow their employees to continue working and for their business to continue to operate. COVID-19 has pushed several security solutions into the spotlight, one of which is contactless access control. With the need for businesses to protect their property but the added concern of hygiene, many are now looking to adopt contactless biometric solutions. Below we have listed some of the solutions we believe can benefit businesses at this time.   MorphoWave Compact Access control With IDEMIA\’s newest addition, the MorphoWave™ Compact and Arana Security’s customizable application, a contactless biometric access control solution for capturing and matching 4 fingerprints with a single hand movement, can be implemented. It implements a patented, truly contactless 3D fingerprint technology in a stylish and compact wall-mounted device, suitable for any location. The MorphoWave™ Compact acquires extremely accurate fingerprint data and overcomes the challenges of wet/dry fingers, and latent prints pose to the conventional scanning systems.      D-Flow by Digicon gates D-Flow is a new paradigm with normally open doors that brings more comfort, faster flows, with higher levels of accessibility and security. It can be teamed up with the MorphoWave Compact to give a true contactless experience. Such technology can revolutionise industries such as the aviation industry. Boarding pass information can be stored and authenticated using the individual’s biometrics, meaning they can pass through the gates with no contact. Teamed with the open-door functionality of the d-flow, this solution can save on que times as well.     QuikPay Shop, bag and go application for retailers This application developed by Arana Security will allow customers to shop, scan, bag, and go with a simple mobile application. This minimizes any contact they may have with staff and payment terminals reducing the threat of COVID-19 for both customers and staff. The application will need to be downloaded onto the customer\’s phone, create an account, scan items and then place them in their bag. The application is fully customisable for your organisation.     Contactless Biometric Payment Terminal Arana Security has introduced a contactless payment terminal offering the latest technology for contactless payments. This is an integrated system using Idemia’s MorphoWave compact device and our customisable application to enrol users and verify payment at the cashier. This will help to adapt your business to offer touchless payment services to your customers in the current climate. This solution can be implemented in retail and financial institutions such as banks.        VisionPass Facial recognition access control Using IDEMIA’s VisionPass facial recognition and a customisable application Arana Security offers a fast, reliable, and contactless access control solution. This product uses the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence and facial recognition algorithms with a state-of-the-art optical set combining 2D, 3D, and infra-red cameras to meet most clients\’ expectations.   For more information, contact us at info@aranasecurity.com.

In the current climate many business premises have been left empty and so ensuring the premises is protected is more important than ever. Below we have defined some guidelines to follow in order to ensure your business is secure. Alarm System This is one of the basic security features any business should have. A monitored alarm system is essential to ensure you can secure your business when no one is in the office. They transmit emergency signals via a mobile phone connection. Some can even dispatch police to the premises when needed. Some systems can even have a two-way intercom. Use effective lighting It is much more likely for burglaries to happen at night, in fact 60% of burglaries in the UK do. So, having effective lighting outside your offices is a very important deterrent.  If a burglar is looking at your office as a potential place to steal from, then effective outdoor lighting can make them feel as though they are being put under a microscope and vulnerable to being caught. Install CCTV The best way to protect your property and ensure it is safe and secure is by using an effective CCTV system. CCTV is a huge deterrent and if you combine it with effective lighting and locks, this is the ultimate trio to ensure your office’s security. There is a wide range of CCTV systems out there that don’t have to be costly. However, it is important that you seek advice from a reputable company before installing CCTV as they will be able to advise where the CCTV cameras should be placed to have the optimum effect. Use a biometric laptop/desktop lock In case someone does gain unauthorised access to your office it is important to ensure your data is safe by using a biometric lock on all laptops or desktops. Biometric locks are much more secure as it is practically impossible for someone to get in without your biological characteristics. Whereas many hackers are able to get into password protected machines. Important documents should be locked away This one is especially important with the UK GDPR laws that are in place. There could be some serious financial implications if you do not take the appropriate steps to protect your clients’ information. If you own a business in which you deal with the private details of clients (which most businesses do!), then you are responsible for keeping their details safe and ensuring that they do not fall into the wrong hands. The loss of confidential documents can end up being detrimental to your business and so it is extremely important that you take this seriously. Keep Cash Locked Away As well as locking away any important documents, you should lock away any cash you may have. It is best to lock away cash in a Eurograde safe which is fixed into the wall. If you are unsure what Eurograde is, this is an essentially standard set out across Europe which measure how burglar-proof your safe really is. You can also include biometric to secure the safe and having the safe opened either using fingerprint, Iris or even facial recognition.   If you would like help in implementing some of our top tips on keeping your office safe then please get in touch.