About Access Codes in CyberLocks
Access codes are encrypted passwords that enable access to CyberLocks.
- Every lock is required to have at least one access code called the "Primary Access Code". In addition, each lock automatically gets a subsystem code when it is added to the database. For systems that want the option to periodically change access codes, a system may be set to Allow locks with no Subsystem codes. This will automatically add locks with no subsystem code.
- A "Secondary Access Code" is optional.
- When a CyberKey contacts a lock within one of its scheduled time frames, it sends an access code to the lock. If the lock has been configured with that access code, it will grant access to the key.
The Rolling Access Codes column above only appears on systems which have the Rolling Access Codes SEM.
By default, access codes may only be added to the system from the console of the CyberAudit-Web server (the web browser address must say "localhost").
Specifying different combinations of access codes allows administrators to assign master key access to locks which use the same access code. Unless CyberAudit-Web is set to use the option of multi-key different schedules it has no limit to the number of access codes that may reside in a system. But there are limits to the number of different access codes stored in CyberKeys.
CyberAudit-Web enforces these rules with access codes:
- Any number of unique access codes may be created.
- In Multi-key/Different Schedules mode, it checks to ensure a limit of 48 has not been exceeded when an access code is assigned to a lock.
- When there is a change in the Access Matrix there is a check to ensure the total number of access codes used by its different locks does not exceed 47.
- Overall system performance is enhanced when the there are fewer than 48 access codes in the system because many of these tests may be bypassed.
| Example 1 - Jones Technology operates two campuses, each with 5 buildings. They want to be able to grant master key access both at the campus level and at the building level. To do this they ...
Master keys may then be created to open locks in the desired zones. |
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Example 2 - XYZ Auto Parts distributes its products to its many stores. CyberLocks are used at each store to control access. Since the store managers must be able to open the locks, just as the delivery people must, XYZ must also issue CyberKeys to the store managers. The store managers, however, will not routinely update their keys, even as locks are added or replaced at the stores. The CyberLock administrator at XYZ decides to create one Access Code to serve as the Primary Access Code for each lock in the system. He then adds an access code for each store. Each store access code serves as the Secondary Access Code for locks installed at the store. Stores are then issued keys that are masters of their unique access code. The keys only operate those locks but can continue to open any new locks that are installed over the course of time. Delivery keys, on the other hand, are given explicit lock lists and close expiration schedules to maintain strict control. |
| Example 3 - Smith Products Corporation operates in two geographic zones, North and South. Typically operations are contained within those geographic areas except for three critical areas of maintenance:
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