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Sentinel Access · Biometrics

Advanced access control with biometric facial recognition

Sentinel Access delivers real-time biometric access control based on advanced facial recognition—engineered for precision, speed, and reliability, with decisions in milliseconds.

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Purpose-built facial recognition for access decisions—accuracy, privacy, and unbiased operation at the core.

Sentinel Access harnesses in-house AVA-X models to identify individuals quickly and reliably—ideal for high-security environments. We prioritise accuracy, privacy-by-design, and fair, unbiased operation across demographics.

Sentinel Access — biometric access control interface

Flow

How Sentinel Access works

From enrollment to integration—a clear path for operators and security teams.

Step 1

User enrollment

Register authorized personnel by capturing facial biometrics and assigning access permissions.

Step 2

Face recognition at entry

Automatically detects and verifies faces at access points in real time.

Step 3

Access decision & logging

Grants or denies access based on authorization levels and logs all entry attempts.

Step 4

System integration

Connects to existing security infrastructure and management systems.

Included in the process

Contactless biometric identificationReal-time verification within millisecondsAccess logging and audit trailsIntegration with existing security systemsPrivacy-compliant, GDPR-ready operation

Context

Overcoming limitations of traditional access control

Badges, RFID, fingerprints, and vein scanners each carry trade-offs—from security gaps to hygiene and admin overhead.

Security vulnerabilities

Physical credentials can be lost, stolen, or duplicated, creating security risks.

Time inefficiency

Manual checks and card-based systems create bottlenecks and delays at entry points.

Hygiene concerns

Touch-based systems like keypads and fingerprint scanners raise hygiene issues, especially post-pandemic.

Management complexity

Traditional systems require complex credential management, with high administrative overhead.

Our solution: Sentinel Access

Sentinel Access addresses these issues with contactless, hygienic verification. Facial recognition removes physical credentials, reduces administrative overhead, and verifies in milliseconds—cutting bottlenecks while keeping a clear audit trail.

Why Access

Why choose Sentinel Access

Security, efficiency, and user experience—without the friction of legacy credentials.

Cost and time efficiency

Streamline access processes and reduce operational overhead.

Unmatched security standards

Advanced facial recognition for stronger perimeter and access posture.

Contactless and reliable

Hygienic, low-friction entry without cards or PINs.

Simplified compliance

Designed for auditability and alignment with security regulations.

Integration

Integrating Sentinel Access

Designed to plug into your existing security stack—fewer rip-and-replace upgrades, more reliable biometric access across corporate, healthcare, and critical sites.

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