Checklist
Can your campus access control solution turn data into valuable insights to improve
campus safety, compliance, and the student experience? Use this checklist to
determine whether your system supports modern university operations or holds
your institution back.
How to choose an access control system
that provides actionable data
Deployment – Prioritizing flexibility and cybersecurity
An effective access control system supports academic calendars, housing cycles, and shared governance,
while protecting students, staff and facilities. To ensure long-term resilience, prioritize solutions that are
open, adaptable, and built with cybersecurity at the core.
Choose an open and unified solution
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Can we unify our access control with video surveillance, intercom, intrusion monitoring, and campus
safety operations in a single platform?
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Is our access control solution built on an open architecture that supports existing campus hardware,
housing systems, and student information systems?
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Does the platform provide real-time and historical visibility across residence halls, classrooms, labs,
and common areas from one centralized view?
Explore on-prem and cloud deployment choices
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Can we deploy our access control on-prem, in the cloud, or use a mix of both that aligns with university
IT policies and data governance?
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Can we transition to cloud services gradually without disrupting semesters?
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Do we retain the flexibility to adopt new services without vendor lock-in?
Invest in built-in cybersecurity and access governance
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Does the system include built-in cyber defense functions such as encryption, authentication, and
authorization aligned with higher education cybersecurity expectations?
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Can teams monitor system health, device status, and vulnerabilities across multiple sites?
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Can we implement role-based user permissions across IT, facilities, campus police, and housing staff?
