For as long as people have wanted to keep valuables safe, there have been locks and keys. While the shape, size, and security of locks have changed over time, their basic function is still the same: ...
The only thing standing between your organization's assets and a security breach is the strength of your lock and key program and the accuracy of your security system records. Cloud-based key control...
Even the best lock and key program needs to be evaluated periodically. You may think your facility is secure, but how do you know for sure? You may think it’s the most cost-effective program you can...
After you've established your physical security and your master key system, you need a way to track your master keys, locks, and user keys. It's the last step in maintaining key control. Poor key...
It used to be that building managers and security personnel had to carry around multiple sets of keys to open individual rooms. Those keys could easily get lost, stolen, or duplicated. And if the...
One of the biggest differences between a lock with a standard interchangeable core and one with an InstaKey rekeyable core is how they are rekeyed. Standard interchangeable cores need to be...
There’s an area of keyed security that hasn’t been talked about much in the industry. That area is the protection of your organization’s most important asset. Locks aren't just for protecting...
The closest a multi-site key control program can get to being perfect is on the first day it’s implemented. Over time, things can slip through the cracks and lead to a potential security compromise....
When looking at your total operating costs, it can be tempting to see your key control program as a line item you can cut back on. After all, your facility has locks, employees have keys, and you can...
When a facility key falls into the wrong hands, it puts the business, and everyone employed there at risk. The days of assigning keys to staff and hoping they don't make unauthorized duplicates are a...
