Blogs
A missing business key is an access control problem that needs a structured response. Here is what to assess and what action each scenario calls for.
: Lock picking is dramatised in film and misunderstood in practice. Here is what picking actually involves and how much of a real-world threat it represents.
Windows are a common entry point in residential break-ins, yet window locks receive far less attention than door locks. Here is why that gap matters.
Restricted key systems prevent unauthorised key duplication. Here is what they cost for a residential property and what drives the price.
A loose or wobbly door lock indicates something has worked free inside the mechanism. Here is what causes it and why it should not be left.
Lock bumping was a major security concern a decade ago. Here's the current reality — whether it still poses a threat, and what actually protects against it.
The words "fire safe" and "home safe" get used interchangeably in most retail environments, and that's where a lot of purchasing decisions go wrong.
Most businesses handle the IT side of an employee departure reasonably well. Passwords get reset.
It sounds like a straightforward choice. Single cylinder or double. Key on both sides or key on one.
In Australia, the relevant standard for residential lock sets is AS 4145. Locks tested and rated under this standard have been assessed for resistance to forced entry, picking, drilling, and key security. Grade 1 is the highest residential rating and reflects the most rigorous testing. A lock without a rating hasn't been independently tested to any known standard — which tells you something important about how much faith to place in it.