A building's security needs change over time as occupancy and use demands evolve. How well the key system has been set up, its level of security, and how effectively it's managed all contribute to the overall security and safety of the occupants. Duplication or loss of just one master key can compromise security and lead to costly rekeying.

The most basic key control requires careful management

• § Knowing who has physical access to each opening throughout your building
• § Maintaining an accurate record of key assignment and levels of access for each opening
• § Eliminating unauthorized key duplication

To actively prevent security breaches and provide a safe physical environment for occupants and guests, you have to go beyond the basics. For your key system, this means making the right decisions on master key structure, key security levels, and the policies that support ongoing key system maintenance and accountability.

Quick assessment

A complete site survey will document your key system's security status, identifying points of risk both physically and administratively, and provide you with recommended solutions. On a more immediate basis, you can better understand where your current level of security stands by answering these few questions. Any "No" response should prompt a more thorough site survey and assessment by one of our trained security professionals.

Physical security		Yes	No
1.	Are all current and previously issued keys and master keys accounted for?		
2.	Have all levels of unauthorized key duplication been prevented?		
3.	Do you know who has copies of your building's master and sub-master keys?		
	Organizational security	Yes	No
4.	Is a properly functioning and well-designed master key system in place?		
5.	Do you know who manages your master key system and issues keys?		
6.	Is there a documented process and policy in place for managing your key system records?		

Step up to a more secure future

A well designed and protected key system is a valuable asset and an important foundational block in your organization's overall security plan. It can pay you back time and again by eliminating unnecessary rekeying costs, reducing property loss, mitigating security risks and increasing employee safety and security.

A complete site survey will bring to light any weaknesses in your current key system, and the resulting assessment will provide a recommended path for improved security where needed.

To achieve a more secure facility going forward, take advantage of the expertise and resources that an Allegion authorized dealer can provide.

Learn more

Call to set up a no cost, no obligation facility walk through and conversation about your present and future security concerns. We're here to help.

Identified concerns could include:

• § Readily duplicated, open keyways that need to be eliminated
• § Critical points of entry that may benefit from patent protected keyways to control key duplication
• § High security areas like record or server rooms where an additional layer of physical security is beneficial
• § The need to consider use of a geographically exclusive key system based on the size and security needs of your facility
• § A call for the implementation of a key tracking program to help assure ongoing key system integrity

About Allegion

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and security, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other institutions. Allegion is a $2 billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries. For more, visit www.allegion.com.

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