Locks have been an essential part of human society for thousands of years. It's impossible to guard all of your belongings every moment of the day. Locks allow people to store their precious goods in a place and not worry about someone stealing your stuff when you're not looking. However, there has been a back and forth between criminals and lock manufacturers since the first lock was invented. Criminals learn how to bypass the protections of a lock, so lock manufacturers need to think of new, innovative ways to keep items secure. Some of the best locks in modern society use a combination of complex mechanisms and new technology to make them more secure. Here are three contemporary lock styles you can get from Lock Connection that will enhance your security.
Biometric Locks
A lock is only as secure as the key that opens it. A door can have 20 locks on it, but if the keys are under the doormat, the security benefit is lost. But what if you could secure a door with a key that only authorized people can use. Biometric locks use data from the person as the key to open the lock. Biometric locks can use features like fingerprints, which are extremely hard (i.e., nearly impossible) to counterfeit. Pharmacies can use biometric locks to ensure only certain employees have access to controlled substances. Similarly, you can have a biometric lock on a gun safe to safeguard your weapons, so they never end up in the wrong hands.
RFID Locks
Keys are often the weakest link when it comes to maintaining lock security. Keys can be misplaced or copied without proper permission. You can enhance the security of a building by using RFID locks. These locks are opened by keycards and other emitters that send out a signal that opens the locks. The benefit of this lock style is that it's easy to turn off access to the RFID key that has been compromised. This is ideal for businesses with a large number of employees. You don't have to replace every lock in the building whenever someone leaves the company on bad terms. All you have to do is turn off their RFID access, and they can no longer access the building.
Bluetooth Locks
Like RFID locks, Bluetooth locks allow people to open a door by connecting with the proper Bluetooth password. You control the lock with a smartphone with the appropriate app and the proper credentials. The lock can be controlled from up to 25 feet away, which is far more range for remote operation than with an RFID lock. The Bluetooth lock we sell at Lock Connection is a cabinet lock that can't be seen from the outside of the cabinet. This design makes it nearly impossible for someone to pick the lock since they can't access it. These locks can be used to secure supply cabinets with supplies that like to go missing or to secure filing cabinets with sensitive information. A manager can be in control of the lock, so they can monitor who accesses these cabinets and ensure it's always for an approved purpose.
Lock designs have improved dramatically in the last decade, and they will undoubtedly continue to advance in the future. By working with Lock Connection, you can ensure your home or business always has secure, cutting edge locks to protect the things that matter the most. If you need help finding the ideal modern lock for your home or business, contact Lock Connection today.