Gallagher Security Access Control Installation and Maintenance

Gallagher security: A high-performance solution for complex environments

Gallagher security’s access control solutions have been used to protect more than 20,000 customer sites globally across multiple sectors.
Source: https://security.gallagher.com/en-GB/About-Us 

This pedigree makes them a reliable option for security solutions throughout a number of sectors.

Scalable security for education and healthcare sectors

Due to their modular architecture, Gallagher’s security solutions are well suited to the education and healthcare sectors. This is because they allow an institution to start with a single secure solution that acts as an entry point, which can be expanded to a multi-site system easily. Without the need to replace existing hardware.

Through the use of Gallagher’s security assets, we are able to provide campus-wide lockdown protocols for the education sector. This allows a security alert to lock multiple doors across different buildings while also sending text and email alerts to staff and students.

Why we choose Gallagher for critical national infrastructure

At Brunel security, we choose Gallagher for critical national infrastructure security because it is one of the platforms that meets UK government standards for physical security and cybersecurity.

Gallagher’s security solutions are CAPSS (Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems) and AACS (Automatic Access Control Systems) certified, which means that they are hardened against cyber threats, and have been rigorously tested against tampering and forced physical entry.

They also provide solutions that enable high-security perimeter deterrence for remote and unmanned sites that monitor fences in real-time, and have integrated camera systems that enable operators to see if a perimeter alarm is due to an intruder or just local wildlife.

Core components of a Gallagher access control system

There are 3 main components of a Gallagher access control system:

• The command centre
• The controller
• The reader

Gallagher Command Centre: Centralised site management

The Gallagher command centre is a centralised software platform that allows you to manage your entire security ecosystem. It is capable of integrating your access control assets with intruder alarms, CCTV, and perimeter fencing to provide a comprehensive security setup.

Through its business policy engine, the system can be set to revoke access to users due to any inactive active certifications. If a user is missing mandatory training, or has an expired permit, the system can detect this and revoke access until access requirements have been fulfilled.

The command centre also allows for the lockdown of high-security zones with a single click.

Gallagher Controller 6000: The brain of your security hardware

The brain for your security hardware, the Gallagher controller 6000, sits between your server and your doors. It makes access decisions in a matter of milliseconds and stores a database of users on-site. This allows security doors to function properly, even if the connection to the command centre server goes down.

The controller 6000 is known for its high security certification for critical infrastructure, and is widely deployed across security systems throughout the UK.

T-Series readers and encrypted credential technology

T-series readers are used to check credentials of individuals on-site. They are a physical touchpoint that can be interacted with to gain access to a property. The T-series readers (T10, T12, and T15) support access through mobile devices and a range of card technologies.

Gallagher security access control maintenance and support

As well as system installation, we also offer Gallagher security access control maintenance services. These help to keep your system up to date, and can help to extend the life of your access control security systems.

Preventative maintenance for long-term system reliability

Rather than waiting for a fault to develop and fixing it once there is a problem, our access control maintenance service focuses on identifying potential faults and providing remedial maintenance before they become a bigger issue.

24/7 remote monitoring and ARC support

To enable a proactive approach to maintenance, we monitor your security systems remotely 24/7 at one of our Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC). This allows us to catch potential issues in real-time, and dispatch engineers to provide maintenance quickly and efficiently.

With ARC support, your system is backed by an expert team who act within seconds.

Software upgrades and lifecycle management for Command Centre

Like any piece of software, the command centre needs to be updated regularly with patches that fix bugs, or update security protocols to make your security system more robust. To ensure that updates are not missed and that your software remains as secure as possible, we offer a lifecycle management service for your command centre.

This takes the responsibility of ensuring that your software is up to date off your hands, and puts it in the hands of a fully trained and accredited professional who can ensure that all systems are up to date and running smoothly.

Why choose Brunel Security for your Gallagher integration?

If you are considering installing access control systems from Gallagher, there are several reasons why using Brunel for your access control installation is a smart choice.

Decades of experience in high-security environments

Regardless of what your business does, it is not very likely that our installers will have limited knowledge on how best to secure your properties. This is because we have worked with hundreds of companies across a number of decades to provide bespoke access control systems in high-security environments.

Any access control installer from Brunel that visits you for an assessment will have a wealth of knowledge at their disposal to ensure that they provide the security solution that is best suited to your specific needs and preferences.

Nationwide reach with a personal, specialist focus

At Brunel we are a national company that covers the entirety of the UK. Our network of specialist installers reaches far and wide. 

We don’t just contact you via phone calls either. To ensure that we provide a solution that meets your specific requirements and priorities, one of our installers will visit you in person to provide a personal consultation alongside a site visit.

Part of the Obsequio Group for total safety compliance

As part of the Obsequio Group, we are not only able to provide you with access control solutions that are fully compliant. We can also provide fire safety installations that are fully compliant, and are backed up by specialist fire safety monitoring software from our sister site draxtechnology.com