--- title: "Blue Layer Service Spotlight: Access Controls" description: "Blue Layer Service Spotlight: Access Controls Access controls are a fundamental piece of security that determines who can gain access to what, and even when access should be granted. Whether the “what” is technical or physical, access controls keep your privacy safe and out of the wrong hands. 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Whether the “what” is technical or physical, access controls keep your privacy safe and out of the wrong hands. ![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png) **What can Blue Layer do to help with access controls?** Blue Layer adds tighter security and added convenience for the user and administrator by creating a centralized, personalized hub for access control for your entire system. With Blue Layer’s cloud-based access control system, you have the ability to: - Limit physical access to buildings, rooms, data centers, and more - Set customizable permissions - Automate lock and unlock schedules - Set up an alert system for suspicious activity - Manage users, activity and more at any time, anywhere **What else can Blue Layer do for my cybersecurity?** As vital as they are, access controls are just one piece of the larger cybersecurity puzzle — a puzzle that Blue Layer has solved for businesses time and time again. 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