When you consider that internal loss is the #1 cause of loss to business of which 99% is never reported or recovered, designing physical security systems (lock and key systems) is the foundation that creates barriers to prevent loss.
In most cases, we recommend Medeco® High Security Locks to solve your physical security concerns.
Medeco locks carry a UL® 437 rating. The UL 437 rating is the highest rating in the lock industry for protection against picking, drilling and other forms of physical attack.
In addition, Medeco locks come with either a security authorization card or signature authorization cards to ensure that keys are only made with your authorization.
The Medeco Biaxial system is patented to provide legal protection against unauthorized duplication of keys.
Should you re-key your locks?
Fact: Most people re-key their locks when they believe that someone else has obtained access to their keys without their authorization.
Perhaps you have just remodeled; moved into a new location; had an employee leave your employ, or have had contractors at your facility. These are some of the most common ways that people can gain access to your keys... and access to your property, files, cash and other important items. Would you like to prevent unauthorized access to these items?
With most brands of keys, even if you get your keys back from previous owners, contractors or former employees, your keys are easy to duplicate by simply taking them to a key cutter or locksmith.
If you answered "No" to three or more of these questions, you should consider upgrading your physical security system insteading of simply re-keying your locks.
Re-keying your locks will prevent those old keys from operating your locks. But by re-keying your locks, do you really solve your problems or do you reallly just start the cycle all over again. In order to have real control, you must control key blank duplication.
Upgrading your locks and cylinders could solve the following problems you now face.
You should have locks that defend against:
