Key Control - Securing the key to your possessions

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Key Control Securing the key to your possessions
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Current Security Scenario

• The title may seems to be confusing, but,
  definitely it is right for what it is all about.
  Keys are important companion to our daily living
  and there would be at least one key in the pocket
  of every individual, it could either be of a car,
  property, bank locker or anything at work. But,
  what concerns most about it is, how secure is a
  person with a key that could be stolen anytime or
  even misplaced and forgotten?
• Totally Vulnerable.
• Right on the money. Several master keys that
  multiple people may need access to and is
  reasonably cheap format.
• Securing keys is only one of the necessary steps
  in creating a safer and more organized
  environment. The next step is making sure only
  authorized users can access keys. This is where
  you need to opt for a Key Control System.

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• In developing a comprehensive physical security
  strategy, its important to include a key control
  plan as part of the overall security package. Key
  management systems can reinforce access control
  policies that are already in place and can also
  help to reduce the costs that are associated with
  lost keys or unmanaged access. Its also
  important to know that it is never too late or
  too early to implement a key control and
  management plan as part of an overall physical
  security strategy.

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What is key control?

• Key control and management systems are defined as
  an orderly and secure solution for addressing
  controlled usage and safekeeping of mechanical
  keys.

• The tamper-proof systems are designed so that
  only authorized users, using pre-programmed PIN
  codes, access cards or biometrics, can access
  keys and on-board advanced technology
  automatically records all access activity.

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Why do you need it?

• Todays key control and management systems have
  become a higher level management tool for
  effectively addressing the safety and security of
  building occupants and the security of the
  building assets. Knowing the identity of
  authorized key holders, which keys they have in
  their possession or have access to and when they
  were used is all essential information needed to
  help ensure a safe and secure environment.
  Further, technology developments and open
  protocols have made it possible to integrate key
  control with access control and other security
  systems as part of a facility's networked
  security system. Now, a user who has taken a
  specific key can be denied egress from the
  facility until the key is returned and selected
  management can be alerted via email if a key has
  not been returned on time.

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Where it is recommended?

• Key management systems have become an operational
  necessity in environments such as correctional
  institutions, hospitals, car dealerships,
  property management, casinos and educational
  facilities to name just a few examples. It is
  also a critical function for anyone
  overseeing security at conference centers,
  government agencies, control rooms,
  automotive businesses and corporate
  buildings. However, key control can and
  should also be applied to businesses of all
  sizes because of the measurable benefits of
  enhanced security, convenience, increased
  staff productivity and accountability.

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Assess the Risk

• Here are a few questions to ask
• Do you know how many keys your company has
  issued?
• Do you know who currently holds those keys?
• Can you control who duplicates your keys?
• If you answered no to any of those questions,
  then you have holes in your security program that
  you need to plug.

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Solve the Problem

• Here are some steps you can follow to develop
  effective key control policies
• Start with a patented keying system
• Design a master key system
• Re-key your facility
• Sign out new keys

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