It’s never too late – or too early – to implement a key control and management strategy as part of an organization’s overall physical security operation. A good key control and management system is organized and formal and addresses both access to and control of the facilities’ keys.

Where security is concerned, there are no absolute safeguards. However, there are proven crime prevention techniques that can help improve the physical security and safeguarding of a facility or other valuable assets. The most common of these techniques is the implementation of a mechanical lock and key system, supported by a key control management system.

In pursuing a comprehensive physical security strategy, many organizations tend to overlook the benefits of implementing a key control plan as part of a complete security package. With so much attention being paid to the big picture, it’s easy to forget that keys can open vulnerabilities as well as doors.