Furniture locks are locking mechanisms designed to protect the contents of furniture such as cupboards, drawers and display cabinets against unauthorised access, and they're available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, fitting to almost any item of furniture. This...
Access control works through four core components, identification, authentication, authorisation and auditability, which together determine who is granted access, where, when and how, whether that's entering an office or reaching a restricted area at an airport. In an...
An access control system is any technology or process used to determine who can enter a building or area, and when, ranging from a security guard on the door to a fully networked digital locking system. As digitalisation continues to advance, security and privacy...
Lift access control is a system that manages who can call a lift and which floors they're permitted to reach, ideally with a clear audit trail of who's been granted access. Lifts provide a direct connection between floors, but they can also create a potential access...
Key management is the systematic process of organising, issuing and tracking keys within an organisation, so that security is maintained and access control operates smoothly. It's a fundamental part of any building's security infrastructure and involves far more than...
An electronic chip-based locking system is a form of access control that replaces conventional keys with digital credentials such as transponders or smart cards, which communicate contactlessly with electronic locking cylinders or readers, so access is only granted...
An electronic door lock for outdoor use is a weatherproof, keyless access solution that replaces a conventional key with digital credentials such as a transponder, PIN or smartphone, and reports access activity back to a central system, whatever the weather. Where...
A nursery entrance door has to do three things at once: stop children leaving unsupervised, keep unauthorised people out, and remain usable as an escape route at all times in an emergency. Getting this balance right depends on clearly defined access rules and door...
A card-reader access control system on school toilet doors restricts entry to authorised pupils and logs who used the facility and when, which cuts vandalism, keeps toilets cleaner and gives schools an audit trail when problems do occur. Toilets are among the most...
Resetting a SimonsVoss locking cylinder clears its existing programming so it can be reintegrated into a new locking system or reprogrammed from scratch, using the AXM software and a compatible programming device. This is typically needed when electronic locks are...