Workplace glossary

What is Access Card?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

An access card is the pass that opens doors and barriers, tied to an individual and to the areas they are permitted to enter.

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Access rights should follow joining, moving and leaving, which is why card administration is normally linked to offboarding. Cards that are never revoked are one of the most common findings in a security review.

Audit the active card list periodically against the current employee list. Dormant cards for leavers and long-term absentees are common, and they are the easiest access risk to close.

Common questions

What does Access Card mean in simple terms?

An access card is the pass that opens doors and barriers, tied to an individual and to the areas they are permitted to enter.

What goes wrong with Access Card?

Access rights should follow joining, moving and leaving, which is why card administration is normally linked to offboarding. Cards that are never revoked are one of the most common findings in a security review.

What are the compliance implications of Access Card?

Audit the active card list periodically against the current employee list. Dormant cards for leavers and long-term absentees are common, and they are the easiest access risk to close.