What factors need to be considered when you are purchasing and installing locking devices for security purposes?

1. What do I need to know before buying a door lock?
2. What is the purpose of a security lock?
3. Which of the following locking solutions may be used to secure classified information or material?
4. What should I look for when buying a deadbolt?
5. What is the advantages of locking?
6. What are signs barriers and fences used for in perimeter protection systems?
7. What are some important considerations in planning for your monitoring station?
8. How often should a key and lock custodian audit keys?
9. Which is better single or double-cylinder deadbolt?
10. Which front door lock is best?
11. Do I need to change locks after buying a house?
12. Can you buy multiple locks with same key?

What do I need to know before buying a door lock?

Before buying new locks, you need to: know how many of each lock type you need, determine your lock's keyway, determine the door handing for the door, find the lock backset, and determine the existing lock's footprint. Jump to: Determine Your Lock Needs. Determine Your Door Handing and Door Swing.

What is the purpose of a security lock?

High security locks are designed to provide a greater level of protection against the primary methods of attack that are employed by criminals, saboteurs, and spies – both outside of a protected area and from within by employees, service personnel, or those who may have or gain access to one or more locks.

Which of the following locking solutions may be used to secure classified information or material?

Electromechanical combination locks are used for securing classified information. Electromechanical locks meet the most stringent combination lock requirements which are outlined in Federal Specification FF-L-2740 series.

What should I look for when buying a deadbolt?

Buy a Quality Deadbolt

Stick with a name brand, such as Baldwin, Kwikset, or Schlage. If you're willing to spend a little extra, you'll get a deadbolt that's three times as strong as the economy model. Whichever brand you choose, look for a hardened-steel bolt that extends at least an inch into the doorjamb.

What is the advantages of locking?

Locking is a mechanism to ensure data integrity while allowing maximum concurrent access to data. It is used to implement concurrency control when multiple users access table to manipulate its data at the same time.

What are signs barriers and fences used for in perimeter protection systems?

Signs, barriers, and fences are integral parts of this protection. They are used to establish legal boundaries, to deter individuals from attempting unlawful or unauthorized entry, and to prevent outsiders from being able to view what may be occurring inside the perimeter.

What are some important considerations in planning for your monitoring station?

Three of the most important considerations are 1) the redundancy built into the company's monitoring system and operations, 2) the automation technologies it uses, and 3) how well-staffed its monitoring stations are and the level of training it provides its monitoring staff.

How often should a key and lock custodian audit keys?

(2) Will sign for all keys and locks within the unit's responsibility, except for Real Property Keys. (3) Will issue all keys and locks by serial number to the Key Custodians using DA Form 2062.

Which is better single or double-cylinder deadbolt?

Generally, single-cylinder deadbolts are less secure than double-cylinder options. They could potentially allow easier access to the home from intruders in the know. Furthermore, they're easy for small children to use, which means they could get outside without anyone being aware.

Which front door lock is best?

A five-lever mortice lock with a BS 3621 standard is considered one of the best locks for a front door.

Do I need to change locks after buying a house?

When you move into a new home, you should change the locks on your house. You have no idea how many copies of the house keys are floating around out there from the previous homeowners, so changing the locks will keep your new house more secure. Tom recommends changing the locks whenever a new home is purchased.

Can you buy multiple locks with same key?

When purchasing more than one lock, look for packages that have the same “key alike” number on the package. Alternatively, our store associates can key all of your locks to work with the same key. You can also purchase a rekeying kit to swap out pins and springs yourself.