HARDWARE & SECURITY
SQUIRE ACHIEVES SBD SECURE CONNECTED DEVICE ACCREDITATION FOR MULTIPLE PRODUCTS
» SQUIRE HAS BECOME ONE OF THE first companies to achieve the Secured by Design ( SBD ) Secure Connected Device accreditation , with three of their products achieving the required standard for both their physical and cyber security attributes .
The Squire name has been at the forefront of lock making since 1780 with a great British history carried down through eight generations . Combining heritage with innovation , Squire is widely recognised for making the toughest locks in the world .
A wide range of Squire ’ s products have achieved the Police Preferred Specification including bicycle
security products , garage door protectors and vehicular roller shutter doors , locks and hardware , safes and secure enclosures and motorcycle security . Squire ’ s inigma™ Diamond BL1 D Lock , Inigma FL1 Folding Lock & Inigma IC1 Integrated Chain Lock have now achieved the SBD Secure Connected Device accreditation .
The inigma™ Diamond BL1 D Lock is a super-secure digital D-lock , delivering innovative technology with uncompromising toughness . A smartphone operated D-lock , it pairs with iOS and Android devices and offers keyless locking via the inigma app , with maximum-security military grade AES-256 bit encryption and Sold Secure Diamond Bicycle accreditation .
The Inigma FL1 Folding Lock is a smartphone operated folding bicycle lock . Offering super secure electronic security encrypted to AES-256 bit encryption , it pairs with iOS and Android devices . With a total length of 800mm , the lightweight aluminium lock body with hardened
steel casing is Sold Secure Bronze Bicycle accredited .
The Inigma IC1 Integrated Chain Lock is a Bluetooth integrated chain lock . Offering super secure electronic security encrypted to AES-256 bit encryption , it pairs with iOS and Android devices . With a total length of 800mm , the lightweight aluminium lock body with hardened steel casing is Sold Secure Bronze Bicycle accredited .
Michelle Kradolfer , SBD ’ s IoT Technical Officer , said : “ With the rise in IoT and smart devices being sold in the UK market , now more than ever it is essential for companies to play their part in ensuring IoT products are built securely to protect their consumers .
“ Obtaining the Secure Connected Device accreditation builds confidence and trust in Squire ’ s products . We hope that other companies within the industry and beyond will take note of this achievement and follow in Squire ’ s footsteps in producing safe IoT products for the UK market .”
www . securedbydesign . com / Internet-of-Things
ALAN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS ’ LONG SERVICE AT SQUIRE
» DEDICATED FACTORY WORKER Alan Powers has celebrated 50 years ’ continuous service at British security manufacturer Squire . Alan was 16 when he joined Squire in 1972 as a machine tool setter . At the time , the company was based in New Invention near Willenhall , West Midlands .
Half a century on , Alan has known four generations of the Squire family , which is headed today by eighth generation CEO John Squire . Since working at Squire , Alan has seen great change at the company , which then employed 350 people . He continues to work as a tool setter and doing general duties around the factory mainly for Squire ’ s high security Stronghold range .
To mark Alan ’ s amazing achievement , he was presented with a very special bottle of Macallan whisky by John Squire .
“ Right from the start I ’ ve been very happy working at Squire . One of the best things has been the friends I ’ ve made , and I met my wife Gill here . I ’ ve been lucky to have stability at work , and still really enjoy my job ,” said Alan , who is a keen football and rugby fan .
One of Squire ’ s key strengths is the quality of its team explained CEO John Squire .
“ Alan is one of many who have celebrated long service , many over 20 years and some over 40 years ’ service . We ’ re incredibly proud to have such a loyal and talented team of people , and some of the most experienced people in the business . We ’ d like to thank Alan for his incredible contribution and hard work .”
Squire is recognised for making the toughest locks in the world , with a long British heritage going back to 1780 .
www . squirelocks . co . uk
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