HARDWARE & SECURITY
DHF launches Best Practice
Guide for Key Copy Protection
» » DHF HAS ANNOUNCED
the launch of its Best Practice
Guide entitled: How to obtain
Key Copy Protection: security
and protection advice regarding
copying of keys which offers
information on minimising
the risk of a security breach by
preventing the unauthorised
copying of keys.
To copy a key, it is necessary
to obtain a suitable key “blank”
onto which the individual key
code can be copied. Many
generic key blanks are readily
available to UK locksmiths and
key cutters, making obtaining
key copies convenient, but a
risk to security.
For some installations,
that risk is unacceptable, and
there is a need to prevent
the unauthorised copying
of keys. An effective way of
achieving this is where the
lock manufacturer restricts
the availability of suitable
key blanks. This, of course,
is only possible if the lock
manufacturer can prevent
anyone else supplying the
blanks without his or her
permission.
The objective of DHF’s Best
Practice Guide is to clarify
this complicated area of
law to enable claims about
security and protection against
unauthorised copying to be
appropriately evaluated.
“There is a definite
misunderstanding in the
marketplace about the most
effective way to provide
protection for a key,” explains
DHF’s CEO, Bob Perry. “It
is important to understand
that this level of key control
cannot be offered through key
copyright, or design registration
and, in fact, the most effective
way manufacturers can restrict
the availability of key blanks
is by using a lock and key
mechanism that is patented
(cylinder and lock together).
“DHF’s new Best Practice
Guide offers concise and
comprehensive direction
on how to achieve key copy
protection,” concludes
Bob. “Ultimately, it is the
manufacturer who must
have control and the ability
to restrict the distribution of
key blanks to ensure that the
possibility of a security breach
is properly managed.”
www.dhfonline.org.uk
Endurance adds Ultion Smart to its range
» » NEVER ONES TO FALL BEHIND THE
curve, Endurance has introduced the
innovative new Ultion Smart Lock to its
hardware and security range. In fact,
Endurance is one of the very first, large-
scale door manufacturers to adopt this
exciting technology. The Ultion Smart
Lock is the newest industry pioneer,
offering cutting-edge smart technology
and 21st century security.
Considering the proactive, trail-blazing
attitude that Endurance is famous for, it is
no surprise that they are the first to offer
this brand-new technology. Managing
Director, Stephen Nadin, considers
the addition of the Ultion Smart Lock
to be a reflection of the Endurance
‘entrepreneurial spirit’:
“It’s no secret that smart technology is
the next big thing, and we are incredibly
excited to be adding the Ultion Smart lock
to our range. At Endurance, we keep our
fingers on the pulse for emerging trends
and technologies. The entrepreneurial
spirit of our business allows us to act
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decisively when it comes to adding
innovative products to our range.”
So, why is the Ultion Smart Lock
making such an impact? That would
be due to its unique, ground-breaking
features. Naming it the Smart Lock was
no coincidence or gimmick: it uses
intelligent design to make life easier
and homes more secure. Although, if
preferred, it can still be operated with a
key for homeowner’s peace of mind.
The Ultion Smart’s Auto Lock, Unlock
and Open feature simply and securely
detects when you are approaching
the door. The system will then unlock
and stay unlocked for as long as you
want it to. Homeowners can even tell
the Ultion Smart to hold open the
latch for a specified length of time,
so their Endurance door can simply
be pushed open. No more fumbling
around for keys in the rain and no more
frantically looking for your keys before
leaving home. Its compatibility with
modern technology means it can even
be operated by Amazon Alexa, Apple
Homekit or Bluetooth.
The Ultion Smart also has twist
assist. This feature allows the door to
be locked and unlocked with a simple
nudge of the thumb or finger. The
innovatively designed system generates
enough torque, that the stiffest locking
mechanisms can be easily operated.
The Ultion Smart is even compatible
with Endurance’s entire current range of
locking mechanisms.
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