Office security
management can be hosted on different fronts-it can cover front door security,
installation of CCTV systems that can protect employees 24/7 and software
upgrades to protect computer and even Point of Sale (POS) terminals.
Traditionally, offices and other institutions invest a lot of money in these
security solutions. While all these can help implement security in the
workplace, there are still some ‘ordinary and must-do’ security steps that are
often overlooked by the management and security personnel. For example, offices
and security personnel tend to overlook the keys used in locking and securing
the different rooms in the office. For many security personnel, their tasks are
considered done as soon as doors and storage areas have been locked for the
day. Keeping the doors closed and lock are no longer enough, effective security
measure means storing and securing the door keys and keeping all these away
from unauthorized individuals.
The traditional (and
often irresponsible) way of storing and keeping keys is to keep them in the
pocket or store these in jars or boxes. Through this step allows you to keep
the keys in one place, still this approach isn’t secure and opens the keys and
doors to unauthorized use and access. When it comes to office keys management,
your best bet is through the use of key cabinets. The use of key cabinets can
deliver a number of great results for office, warehouse and even schools.
Helps restrict key
access
With the use of
custom key cabinets, the management can restrict access to the keys. Key
cabinets are available in different configurations, with some cabinets secured
by a separate key and there are some cabinets that are electronically locked
with re-settable number combinations. With these designs, the management can
assign the codes or specific keys to authorized personnel, and they are the
ones who’ll have access to keys. Top brands even offer cabinets with
theft-deterrent or lockout feature that will generate audio signals in case the
wrong combination is used. You can even take security to another level by using
fingerprint access when securing the keys.
Secure important
keys
Certain keys can be
stored and positioned strategically in key cabinets in such a way that only
authorized individuals can take these out. This is made possible through the
use of secure locking mechanisms, thus keys cannot be removed from its slot if
the proper code or authorization is not used.
With the adoption of
key cabinets, the management will not only centralize the collection and
storage of office keys. Its adoption will ensure that only authorized
individuals can access the keys, thus securing all the resources found in the
office.