A new door locking system will allow Penn students to enter their rooms without traditional brass keys by swiping their PennCard and entering their four digit passcode. Credit: Julio Sosa, Julio Sosa ...

We weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of using a smart lock over a traditional key-based security system.

Salem, Va. (July 19, 2021) – ASSA ABLOY announces Medeco’s M4 high security key system was recognized by the Security Industry Association (SIA) as an award winner in the Lock and Key Solutions ...

Most hotels may have ditched keys for plastic keycards a decade ago, but chances are the key you use to lock your house is still fundamentally the same slab of cut metal it was 100 years ago. At CES ...

Ever-changing technology has undoubtedly improved the way we travel. Nonetheless, there are some clear cons, none more concerning than the potential for a crippling cyber attack. According to Bleeping ...

Many companies face significant challenges in achieving an effective and compliant lockout/tagout program in place—especially as it pertains to lockout. OSHA has specific regulations for protecting ...

A 4-star hotel in the Austrian Alps, the Romantik Seehotel Jaegerwirt, admitted to bowing to extortion after ransomware locked up the computer running the hotel’s electronic key lock system. This was ...

Of all the mechanical gadgets in our homes that could be improved by adding an electronic component, the lowly door lock seems the most ripe for picking. Much like the Kevo door lock or Lockitron, the ...

Of all the technology you use on a daily basis, you probably pay the least attention to the mechanical miracles that keep your home or your gym bag secure. Locks and keys have been around for ...