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problem faced by many users
is misplacing or forgetting their
unique pin number; this can be
overridden with a predetermined
master code. As an industry
standard, most companies have
a series of set master codes that
are used to override locks. For
security enhancement purposes
end users can change these codes,
but are often unaware of it as they
have purchased safes for DIY
installations over the internet.
Hence, there clearly is a potential
to risk the security of these safes,
should those unchanged standard
set codes get into the wrong
hands.
Companies now are paying
heed to this issue and coming up
with suitable solutions. To combat
this exact problem, Securikey has
introduced a new system with our
Mini Vault Gen. 5 range. Each lock
comes with a unique code held by
Securikey (this is different from the
code the users sets themselves to
access their safe). If a user forgets
or misplaces their pin number, they
can call Securikey and after passing
a series of security questions, will
receive that a unique code, only
applicable to their safe, which will
override the safe’s digital lock.
Having a unique code to override
digital locks for every safe will
eradicate the problem faced with
standard codes, and make access
to a safe as secure as possible.
Presenting this option to your
customer will allow them to make a
more informed decision.
BETTER CERTIFIED
THAN SORRY
Though all safes are fitted with
some kind of a lock on them, it is
important to note that not all those
locks are up to the job. By ensuring
that a safe has a lock which has
EN 1300 Certification and the safe
has an AIS Approval, you can be
assured it is of a good quality.
As a further measure of the
quality of a safe, look for those that
are accredited under the Secured
by Design scheme. Secured by
Design is a group of national police
projects which acknowledges the
quality security of products and
crime prevention projects. They
support the principles of ‘designing
out crime’ through physical security
and processes. An additional seal
of approval from Secured by Design
means that a safe has been tested
to security standards in response to
trends in crime.
Another important consideration
is to look at the testing a safe goes
through. To assure users of their
credibility some manufacturers
choose to take part in random
annual testing of their safes instead
of only planned for testing. This
ensures that the quality of every
safe that they produce meets
rigorous quality standards, and this
is highlighted by products bearing
all correct testing and warranty
badges. Securikey’s Mini Vault
Gen. 5 range not only adheres
to these certifications and works
in conjunction with Secured by
Design but also regularly takes part
in random testing and displays
appropriate testing and warranty
badges.
‘As a
further
measure
of the
quality of a
safe, look
for those
that are
accredited
under the
Secured
by Design
scheme’
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Sponsored by Insafe International
WALLS OF STEEL
One of the most basic yet
fundamental features of a safe is
the walls. The material that a safe
has been constructed with greatly
changes the level of security that
it is going to provide for a user.
To cut costs so that a safe can be
offered for a lower price in the
market, some manufacturers offer
safes constructed with thin, subpar
materials which are folded to look
thicker. These materials may look
strong, but provide thieves with an
easy way into safes. Your customer
needs to be guided to check that
any safe that they are buying has
an 8mm steel door at the very least
and at the bare minimum either a
4mm or a 6mm double-sided steel
body to ensure that it will be able to
provide a superior level of security
when installed.
There are no hard and fast
rules as to which features a buyer
needs to focus on the most, but
they should all be kept in mind
according to unique requirements
when you are helping them make
this decision.
Securikey is a leading UK supplier
of safety and security products, with
a pedigree dating back nearly 40
years, and has recently launched
the Mini Vault Generation 5 range
of exceptionally high quality vault
solutions. The range offers solutions
for a wide variety of requirements.