Security and Access ControlPurpose
1.2. Automating these workflows enables pre-authorization, digital check-in/out, badge issuing, safety briefing compliance, and audit logging for all individuals entering port premises.
1.3. The automation ensures only approved visitors/contractors can enter, integrates identity verification, notifies stakeholders, and automates emergency access revocation.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Scheduled arrival date/time reaches within threshold.
2.3. Required compliance documentation uploaded/verified.
2.4. Approval or denial issued by authorized personnel.
2.5. Automatic blacklist/whitelist checks trigger workflow.
2.6. Badge scan at gate triggers entry/exit events.
2.7. Deviation in access policy detected (e.g., expired credentials).
Platform Variants
3.1. Microsoft Power Automate
• PowerApps form + Automate Flow: configure approval routing, document validation, and Outlook notifications.
3.2. Okta
• API: automate user provisioning and automated deprovisioning for contractors, integration with SSO for access management.
3.3. ServiceNow
• Flow Designer: automate access requests, multilevel approvals, and compliance checks through tickets.
3.4. SAP SuccessFactors
• Integration Center + API: automate onboarding/approval of contractors and create automated access records.
3.5. Twilio SMS
• Messaging API: automate SMS approval/denial notifications and real-time access codes to visitors.
3.6. SendGrid
• Email API: automate approval emails and badge QR code distribution.
3.7. DocuSign
• eSignature API: automate NDA and compliance document signing.
3.8. Workday
• Business Process Framework: trigger automated workflows for onboarding and access credentialing.
3.9. Honeywell Forge
• Access Control API: automate badge provisioning and revocation upon approval workflow completion.
3.10. Cisco Meraki
• Scanning API: automate logging visitor entry/exit via badge scans and sync status to central system.
3.11. Slack
• Workflow Builder: automate notifications to security teams on new approvals.
3.12. Google Workspace
• Apps Script: automate calendar invites and onboarding emails to approved visitors.
3.13. Zapier
• Webhooks/Automations: bridge non-integrated systems with automated data flows for approvals.
3.14. AWS Lambda
• Automation Function: automate checks on compliance databases for flagged individuals; trigger alerts.
3.15. Salesforce
• Process Builder + Flow: automate CRM entity for visitors/contractors and approval steps.
3.16. Oracle Identity Management
• API: automate identity verification and access provisioning.
3.17. HID Global
• Secure Identity Services API: automate badge creation and instant deactivation.
3.18. OnSolve
• Notification API: automate emergency alerts to all on-premises visitors/contractors.
3.19. Trello
• Automation Rules: create automated approval checklists and task assignment for access requests.
3.20. Azure Logic Apps
• Custom Connector: automate approvals, workflow routing, and access logs synchronization.
Benefits
4.2. Automating compliance ensures access granted only if all documentation validated and policies met.
4.3. Centralizes and automates access logs for enhanced traceability and auditability.
4.4. Automated notifications keep stakeholders informed in real time.
4.5. Automator reduces human error and automates revocation in case of emergencies or policy breaches.
4.6. Enables automated, hands-free entry/exit, supporting contactless security.
4.7. Automatable workflow scales with volume and complexity of port operations.
4.8. Supports automated integration with legacy and cloud-based security infrastructure.
4.9. Enhances responsiveness through automated alerts and workflow escalations.
4.10. Automatedly ensures only compliant, pre-screened individuals are permitted port access.