When it comes to door security, meeting industry standards is only the beginning. As attack methods evolve, lock…
When it comes to door security, meeting industry standards is only the beginning. As attack methods evolve, lock manufacturers must do more than simply pass certification tests.
The TS007 Kitemark standard helps protect against common attack methods such as lock snapping, drilling, bumping and picking. To achieve the highest level of protection, a door must reach a three-star security rating. This can be achieved through a standalone 3-star cylinder or by combining a 1-star cylinder with a 2-star escutcheon.
A Kitemarked 1-star cylinder incorporates advanced security features. These include six-pin configurations, hardened anti-drill pins, anti-bump and anti-pick mechanisms, stainless steel security pins and sacrificial snap sections designed to resist opportunist attacks.
Kevin Pritchard, UAP’s Testing Technician, explains that achieving certification is only part of the process. Regular testing, industry monitoring and ongoing product development help ensure UAP cylinders remain effective against evolving attack methods and emerging security threats.
With more than 20 years of experience in the locksmithing industry, Kevin continuously keeps an eye on new attack methods, locksmith demonstrations and emerging trends. By understanding the methods opportunists use to bypass locks, UAP can identify potential weaknesses and develop stronger security solutions before they become widespread problems.
This proactive approach helps ensure products are not only compliant today but ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
Every batch of cylinders undergoes extensive testing to ensure quality and consistency remain at the highest level.
Endurance testing is particularly important. While many products are tested to standard cycle requirements of around 100,000 operations, UAP routinely pushes cylinders far beyond these benchmarks, with testing reaching up to 500,000 cycles to verify long-term performance and reliability.
The future of lock development will always be shaped by emerging threats. New regulations, evolving attack methods and advances in technology all influence how manufacturers design security products.
One example is the award-winning Kinetica Freezeguard, which became the first 3-star euro cylinder to achieve the latest BSI Kitemark certification for freeze attack protection. Engineered to defend against freezing, gluing, snapping, drilling, picking and bumping, it demonstrates how innovation can stay ahead of changing attack methods.
Ultimately, developing a secure lock is about more than meeting a standard. It’s about understanding how locks fail, anticipating new threats and continuously testing products to ensure they perform when it matters most.
