The book outlines a wide range of issues related to the organization of access control at various facilities and the use of access control and management systems (ACS). Much attention is paid to identification and authentication tools. Identification devices of various types are described; means of biometric identity authentication and peculiarities of their implementation; different types of controllers and MCDS actuators. An overview of various MCDS implementation options is provided. Main recommendations on selection of access control facilities and systems are given. The appendix contains key excerpts from official regulatory materials related to the use of ACS.