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= High Security Locks =
= High Security Locks =


'''High security locks''' are [[lock]] that provide increased resistance to compromise. While many vendors market their locks as high security, only those that are given an approriate [[security rating]] are considered high security. Most high security locks exhibit certain characteristics that improve their ability to withstand manipulation and [[Destructive_Entry|forced entry]] for a given amount of time.
'''High security locks''' are [[Lock |locks]] that provide increased resistance to compromise. While many vendors market their locks as high security, only those that are given an approriate [[security rating]] (or have withstood a long period of analysis by manufacturers, locksmiths, security researchers, and [[locksport]] enthusiasts) are considered high security. Most high security locks use certain designs or characteristics that improve their ability to resist manipulation and [[forced entry]] for a given amount of time.
 
The main goal of all high security locks is not to be undefeatable, but instead to make defeat too expensive or time consuming to be feasible.
 
 
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== High Security Characteristics ==
== High Security Characteristics ==


Most high-security locks have many of the following included in their design to increase security. Many of these characterstics are pre-requisites for various security ratings and certifications.
Most high-security locks have many of the following included in their design to increase security. Many of these characterstics are pre-requisites for various security ratings.


; Restrictive Keyways
; Restrictive Keyways
: The use of complex and paracentric keyways frustrate attacks by manipulation by making it harder to insert and manuever tools within the lock.
: The use of complex and paracentric keyways frustrate attacks by manipulation by making it harder to insert and manuever tools within the lock.


; Key Control
; [[Key Control]]
: The ability to control the creation, distribution, and cutting of keys for a given lock can greatly increase the security of the keying system for a given lock. Most high security locks have key bows and warding patterns that are patent protected to prevent unauthorized manufacturing. Keys to high security locks also generally require a specialized key cutting machine to produce high-quality working keys for the lock.
: The ability to control the creation, distribution, and cutting of keys for a given lock can greatly increase the security of the keying system for a given lock. Most high security locks have key bows and [[warding]] patterns that are patent protected to prevent unauthorized manufacturing. Keys to high security locks also generally require a [[security card]] be presented for a locksmith to duplicate keys. Many also require a specialized key cutting machine.


; [[Differs|Key Differs]]
; [[Differs|Key Differs]]
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; Manipulation Resistance
; Manipulation Resistance
: Almost all high-security locks have components designed to resist manipulation from [[lockpicking]] and [[Decoding|decoding]] attacks. [[Security_Pin|Security pins]] are the most popular example of anti-manipulation components in pin-tumbler locks. Some locks also have components designed to resist [[impressioning]] and [[Bumping|key bumping]].
: Almost all high-security locks have components designed to resist manipulation from [[lockpicking]] and [[decoding]] attacks. [[Security pin]]s are the most popular example of anti-manipulation components in pin-tumbler locks. Some locks also have components designed to resist [[impressioning]] and [[key bumping]].


; [[Forced Entry|Destructive/Forced Entry]] Resistance
; [[Forced Entry|Destructive/Forced Entry]] Resistance
: All high-security locks use strong materials and designs that make them resistance to destructive entry techniques. Steel rods, ball bearings, and hardened materials are common components .
: All high-security locks use strong materials and designs that make them resistant to destructive entry techniques. Steel rods, ball bearings, and hardened materials are common.


; High Manufacturing Tolerances
; High Manufacturing Tolerances
: Increased concern over the tolerance of components to provide a manipulation-resistant and functional lock accompanies most high-security locks. Increased tolerances also help to increase the number of available component sizes or depths and promote longevity of the lock.
: Increased concern over the tolerance of components to provide a manipulation-resistant and functional lock accompanies most high-security locks. Increased tolerances also help to increase the number of available component sizes or depths and promote longevity of the lock.


== High security lock listing ==
 
== High Security Lock Listing ==
 
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* [[Abloy Easy]]
* Abloy Protec2
* [[ASSA Twin 6000]]
* [[ASSA Twin V-10]]
* [[ASSA Twin Combi]]
* [[BiLock Exclusive]]
* [[BiLock NG]]
* [[EVVA 3KS]]
* [[EVVA ICS]]
* [[EVVA MCS]]
* [[Fichet 787]]
* [[Goal V18 |GOAL V18]]
* Kromer Protector
* [[Opnus Memolis]]
* [[Rosengrens RKL-10]]
* [[Schlage Everest 29 SL Primus XP]]
* [[STUV Ivox 4.19.97]]
* [[WEST 917]]


== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Hybrid lock]]
* [[Key]]
* [[Keyway gallery]]
* [[Lock]]
* [[Lock]]
* [[Key]]
* [[Methods of entry]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Security rating]]
* [[:Category:High security locks|List of high security lock articles]]
 


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Latest revision as of 14:28, 23 June 2024

High Security Locks

High security locks are locks that provide increased resistance to compromise. While many vendors market their locks as high security, only those that are given an approriate security rating (or have withstood a long period of analysis by manufacturers, locksmiths, security researchers, and locksport enthusiasts) are considered high security. Most high security locks use certain designs or characteristics that improve their ability to resist manipulation and forced entry for a given amount of time.

The main goal of all high security locks is not to be undefeatable, but instead to make defeat too expensive or time consuming to be feasible.


High Security Characteristics

Most high-security locks have many of the following included in their design to increase security. Many of these characterstics are pre-requisites for various security ratings.

Restrictive Keyways
The use of complex and paracentric keyways frustrate attacks by manipulation by making it harder to insert and manuever tools within the lock.
Key Control
The ability to control the creation, distribution, and cutting of keys for a given lock can greatly increase the security of the keying system for a given lock. Most high security locks have key bows and warding patterns that are patent protected to prevent unauthorized manufacturing. Keys to high security locks also generally require a security card be presented for a locksmith to duplicate keys. Many also require a specialized key cutting machine.
Key Differs
High security locks traditionally offer a very high number of real and theoretical key differs to prevent cross keying and allow for complex master keying configurations.
Manipulation Resistance
Almost all high-security locks have components designed to resist manipulation from lockpicking and decoding attacks. Security pins are the most popular example of anti-manipulation components in pin-tumbler locks. Some locks also have components designed to resist impressioning and key bumping.
Destructive/Forced Entry Resistance
All high-security locks use strong materials and designs that make them resistant to destructive entry techniques. Steel rods, ball bearings, and hardened materials are common.
High Manufacturing Tolerances
Increased concern over the tolerance of components to provide a manipulation-resistant and functional lock accompanies most high-security locks. Increased tolerances also help to increase the number of available component sizes or depths and promote longevity of the lock.


High Security Lock Listing

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 This listing is subjective and is based on the experience and expertise of Lockwiki editors. "High security" locks are evaluated based on their ability to provide the characteristics listed above, any applicable security ratings, and the general consensus of the locksport community. In general, the locksport community is much more critical of security than any rating and standard organizations.


See also

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