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The Master Locksmiths Association and Sold
Secure
The Importance of Standards when it comes to lock cylinder
security
Steffan George
Basically, how to stop
Becoming
Presentation Content
What’s the issue with lock cylinders? What can be done to help Why standards play a vital role – both for
products and those specifying, supplying and fitting the products
Locks don’t guarantee security
Locks are designed to open! What “man” makes, “man” can break No such thing as eliminating crime / being
100% secure About minimising opportunities for burglars
and (unfortunately) moving them on elsewhere
What’s the issue with lock cylinders
Various ways of defeating cylinders Picking (tends not to be used by burglars)
Bumping (don’t believe the hype)
Snapping (the real threat)
Lock Snapping
A real threat because It’s quick Relatively quiet Requires no specialist tools Requires very little knowledge
So is there a fundamental flaw with the design?
No Cylinders (as a design) are fit for purpose Problem has been focus on price by
consumers (and cost by manufacturers) meaning significant deterioration in quality of door hardware
Problem with standards existing at the time
EN1303 – European standard for lock cylinders
Had elements that related to the type of forces exerted during snappingbut
Had a “get out” clause which meant didn’t have to be tested for it!
Is there a solution?
Absolutely! (Don’t panic Mr Manwaring!) SS312 Diamond – first standard to
address lock snapping Followed by TS007 (1*, 2* and 3*)
Best option: “Belt and braces approach” –SS312 Diamond Cylinder and SS301 Domestic Bronze Handles
Plenty of advice on lock snapping (as well as general security advice) on the MLA websitewww.locksmiths.co.uk
But it’s not just products where standards are important!
Standards for locksmiths just as important No government licensing of locksmiths Anyone can advertise as a locksmith Hence why the MLA is a vital part of the
fight to reduce crime
The MLA is:- The largest and longest established
locksmiths association in the UK Recognised by the Government, ACPO,
British Standards, RiscAuthority and other well respected establishments
The authoritative voice of the locksmithing industry
The first port of call for the media when they have questions on the industry
The MLA True not-for-profit trade association Represents its members Promotes its members Helps protect the general public as well as
commercial customers Lobbies the Government for better
regulation Provides technical support where required It’s all about standards!
MLA Projects CRB Checking for Locksmiths Following a hard fought campaign the MLA
has been successful in changing the law The MLA’s critical role was emphasised in
debates in both the Houses of Lords and Commons
The MLA has now been added to the statute books and membership is the only way for locksmiths to gain standard CRB checks
MLA Initiatives Lack of Advice from “Sheds” MLA had a professional “mystery shopper”
project performed looking at 3 major DIY chains in the UK.
Feedback was (as expected) that the lack of security knowledge within these outlets is worrying
Get expert advice from you local MLA approved company!
Ongoing MLA Projects MLA Guidelines for the Minimum
Security of Domestic Dwellings being constantly updated with input from various authoritative bodies (Free Download from MLA Website)
Insurance Guidelines being created with RISCAuthority
Creating internal guidelines to help members deal with legislation
Revamped MLA handbook promoting MLA approved companies – endorsed by the minister for crime reduction
MLA Website
Easy to use “Find a Locksmiths” function
Full details for all MLA Approved Companies Services offered Photos Other accreditations
etc.
MLA Handbook- Introduction by industry expert
(2013 by National NHWN Chairman, 2014 by MD of ACPO SBD)
- Aimed at insurers, Police to helpprovide information to general public
- Contains lots of useful securityadvice
- Focuses on providing details of all MLA Approved Company members
NHWN Partnership
Gave out award at Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network ceremony at the House of Commons last year, doing same this year
Sponsored the NHWN stickers (500,000 stickers with MLA details on the back)
Member (who’s the only locksmith who’s a royal warrant holder) was at the recent Coronation Festival
What can a Locksmith do? Not just locks! General Physical Security issues
Safes Vehicle Security Security bars / grilles / gates Door hardware (including door closers & openers) Panic Hardware Additional Security (e.g. window security, chains,
padlocks, outbuilding security) Even CCTV and Alarms (number of our members
have the relevant alarms accreditation)
Locksmiths – the 4th Emergency Service
A LOCKSMITH
• Used to dealing with consumers in distressful situations (e.g. locked out, been burgled etc)
• Can provide expert advice on how to improve security to minimise the chances of being burgled in the first place
• In the unfortunate instance where somebody has already been burgled then they can help improve security to help try to stop it from happening again
• Security is not a DIY job and not something to scrimp on!
In Summary Look for cylinders approved to SS312
Diamond
Failing that ensure they at least meet Kitemark 3* (TS007)
Get them supplied and fitted via a MLA Licensed Locksmith
MLA Expo• 2nd-4th October• Telford International
Centre• Latest in the world of
physical security• Free entry and free
parking• Register at
www.locksmiths.co.uk/expo
Overview of Sold Secure Established in 1992 by Northumbria and
Essex Police with the backing of the Home Office
In 2000 was purchased from the receivers by the Master Locksmiths Association and set-up in a dedicated test laboratory next to the MLA near Daventry
Dedicated to the reduction of crime through the assessment of physical security devices via manual attack testing
Sold Secure Philosophy Work in partnership with customers to
produce better products Offer up-front consultancy to analyse
potential weaknesses and establish expected level of accreditation
Offer advice on how product can be improved
Not a case of leaving it with us and getting back a report and bag of bits!
Products Tested
Testers A small team of highly experienced testers
are used to ensure consistency. MLA locksmiths are used to ensure that all
“tricks of the trade” are employed during testing – making it worst case
Testing Products have to be production
representative Annual audits performed to ensure
consistency
Testing
Benefits of Sold Secure Independent Proven Recognised Approved products publicised in
catalogue and on website Insurers give discounts where Sold
Secure approved products are used (and recommend Sold Secure Approved products to their customers – fitted by MLA member locksmiths
Catalogue
Approved Products Catalogue integrated with MLA Handbook
Provides information on Sold Secure, and it’s testing regime
Gives details of all approved products (at the time of printing)
Website www.soldsecure.com•New clean & professional look
•Full Content Management tool enables the website to be updated in house thereby ensuring constantly up to date
•Fully search engine optimised
•Direct link to new database to ensure real time info available on approved products•Ability to have photos of
products as well as downloadable data sheets
Directly Linked Database•New, easy to use database with ability to add more information
•Direct link to website to ensure all information on approved products is constantly up to date. If a product is approved – it’s on the site!
•Ability to easily add new categories
Full Test Specification Review Sold Secure regularly carries out a
complete review of all its current specifications to ensure they are relevant and up to date with latest MOs
This is done by involving the various representative bodies in the areas Sold Secure work in (e.g. Caravan Industry, Pedal Cycle industry etc.) as well as ACPO and insurance companies
Contact Details
5D Great Central Way Woodford HalseDaventry Northants NN11 3PZ
Tel: 01327 262255 Fax: 01327 [email protected]
MLA
5C Great Central Way Woodford HalseDaventry Northants NN11 3PZ
Tel: 01327 264687Fax: 01327 [email protected]
Sold Secure
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One thing to remember:-
Look for independent 3rd party accreditation when it comes to security (suppliers and products!)
It’s all about standards!