{"id":1869,"date":"2016-02-25T19:57:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T19:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elitelocksmiths.us\/?p=1869"},"modified":"2022-10-06T11:43:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T11:43:30","slug":"high-security-locks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elitelocksmiths.us\/2016\/02\/25\/high-security-locks\/","title":{"rendered":"High Security Locks"},"content":{"rendered":"
A \u201chigh security\u201d<\/strong> lock is designed to be more resistant to being compromised than a standard lock. You\u2019ll notice that many lock retailers will say that their locks offer a high level of security, in actuality, the lock has to have the correct security rating in order to be deemed high security. You can also determine which locks are \u201chigh security\u201d by checking the ratings\/reviews of a lock by locksmiths, lock manufacturers and lock security researchers.<\/p>\n In general, these types of locks have certain features and designs that will increase their ability to defy forced or unauthorized entry, as opposed to regular locks, over a certain period of time. This means that the lock is not designed to be completely tamper-proof, but will make the lock compromise too time consuming or present too great a difficulty to defeat.<\/p>\n The different security ratings for high security locks are based on different characteristics that include:<\/strong><\/p>\n While, in many cases, specialized high security locks may not be necessary for everyday \u201clight\u201d security (a low-security file cabinet, inside office door, etc.), there are other times when the extra security just makes sense. You can contact a professional locksmith with any questions you may have regarding this decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>High Profile Lock design<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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