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Access Control
The control of persons, vehicles, and materials by using security measures in a protected area.
Authentication
In access control technology, the process of confirming the correctness of a claimed identity.
Biometrics
In access control, the use of a person's physical characteristics, such as fingerprint or iris pattern, to authenticate identity.
PAC
Physical Access Control
Tailgating
In access control, following an authorized individual into a secured area without gaining authorized access yourself.
Throughput
In access control, the rate at which people or vehicles pass through an access point.