Streamline Personnel Management with the Active Directory Bridge

You probably already use Microsoft’s Active Directory to manage and monitor the electronic resources of your facilities. Who has access to what computers, who can access patient medical records, who reviewed selected patient records last week.  
· Manage Personnel Access – Active Directory’s personnel database becomes single authority.

· Monitor – Cabinet access rules are updated , in real-time, by Active Directory changes

· Report – Active Directory audit reporting can show who has access to specific cabinets. 

Benefits:    · Timely disbursement and control of medications

· Secured Access to equipment

The NetLock™ Active Directory Bridge (AD-Bridge) allows administrators of the NetLock™ Software suite to simplify the task of managing user identities within the enterprise.

As more and more independent software systems are introduced into an organization, it is not uncommon for system administrators to develop one-off (and error prone) processes to ensure that appropriate user access configurations are maintained across systems.  End-users can benefit from solutions which relieve them of this burden by automating the management of user access permissions.

AD-Bridge accomplishes this task by automatically synchronizing user data between the customer’s Microsoft Active Directory™ and the NetLock™ Software suite.

AD-Bridge Benefits: 
· Eliminates the manual steps required to add and delete the users of the NetLock Access Control System.
· Reduces on-going operational costs by up to 50%, thru the automation of user access configuration maintenance.

· Using Microsoft’s Active Directory™ as a central user control point improves organizational security.  When personnel leave the organization, one operation will remove their access to the network, and all physical facilities.

· Leverages the customer’s existing Active Directory centric security policies and procedures that are used to meet regulatory reporting requirements, such as HIPAA or Sarbanes-Oxley.

· Allows multiple locations to have local, independent access control systems, and yet have a single master personnel database.

· Reduced Training Expenses. AD-Bridge leverages the Microsoft Active Directory’s Group Membership features, to allow the management of the ACS personnel configurations with the same techniques used to manage access to other corporate resources.

· The AD-Bridge’s extremely flexible field-mapping feature allows easy configuration of the system to match the current Microsoft Active Directory usage.  

AD-Bridge Controls Personnel Data & Access Authorization
AD-Bridge Controls Personnel Data Access Authorization handled by Security Department
AD-Bridge Controls Personnel Data for Multiple Installations

Tis the Season for Wall Mounted Medication Cabinets

Well, this is the season for many more things than just medication boxes but we just completed a new website which features JUST our medication boxes.

Cygnus has been creating wall mounted metal and wood medication cabinets for over 20 years. Our new wood medications cabinets are equally as secure and functional as our metal cabinets.

Our cabinets have several lock options available; standard key, push button, electronic push button and our network IP-based lock system with full audit trail.

We have standard models on the site but we do offer custom configurations if you don't see a medication box that meets your needs. Our design team can create the absolute perfect solution for your situation.

Cygnus NetLock Gains Traction

Our new Netlock, LAN-based, power over ethernet locking system is gaining significant traction in the industry. The word is out that we have THE solution to keep medications secure and auditable.

Another cool feature of the lock is that the lock combinations are controlled through a central database. The caregiver uses the same card as they "clock in" with and that they use to gain access to other areas of the facility. Now all the systems can be accessed using the same card. No more forgotten combinations or lost keys to access medications.

When the caregiver holds their card up to the medication box, the card reader records the user data and verifies permissions. If the caregiver has been authorized, the entry is recorded and sent to the administrator. If the caregiver does NOT have authorization, the attempted entry is also recorded and sent to the administrator. Now a facility can see who is trying to get into areas where they do not belong.

Check out more information about the NetLock. http://www.cygnusinc.net/products/network_lock.html

I've posted several links in the recent past in regards to our new network lock for our EMR workstations.

If you are attending HIMSS09 in Chicago, you are invited to view a LIVE demonstration of our network lock system featuring full audit trail and remote administration. Our booth is #4058.

Cygnus is proud to offer the most advanced locking system in the industry. The NetLock allows caregivers to access the cabinets while utilizing their existing prox cards. No keys to carry or codes to memorize. Get more information on our website. View a video of the NetLock in action HERE.

Network Lock Keeps Full Audit Trail for Security

Cygnus now has a network-based lock solution as a security option for all of its wall mounted computer workstations. The networked lock will make it easier for the staff to access the cabinet with the simple swipe of a proximity card. The new lock will also make it easier to monitor access by creating a real-time audit trail for each cabinet.

One of the many great features of this lock system is the ease of administration. Users can be added and deleted, access restricted to certain floors, and much more all from a central location with the use of a simple software interface.

The lock is powered over the ethernet network (PoE) so there is no need for an additional power supply to be dropped by an electrician. Setup is simple due to the lock being a true IP device.

For more information visit the netlock product page. Talk to a product specialist at 888-760-8159.

Anatomy of a Cabinet

Caregivers need to enter health information at the point of care to help reduce errors. Our workstations are designed to help maximize floor space in a patient room or hallway. All of our cabinets have a range of security options from simple keyed locks to sophisticated networked locks which can be opened with the swipe of a prox card.

Take a minute to check out the newest video about the anatomy of our cabinets.

BREAKING NEWS: Cygnus Signs Exclusive Agreement With Manufacturer of Electronic Access Lock

Security and privacy are important to you and it is to us too. While push button and keyed locks do the job, the administration of these options can be cumbersome and costly.

With our networked locking system the entire system of cabinets can be configured on one screen at the touch of a button. The cabinet can be opened with the swipe of a HID/prox card and records a complete audit trail and users can be added and deleted in seconds. This is going to change everything.

Check out more about networked locking system. See the video our locking system in use here.