Key System Conversions Quick Reference Guide

Why Has Your Key System Failed?

There are various reasons a key system can fail. Here are some of the most common culprits:

1. Patents expire, leaving system exposed
2. Unaccounted for duplicate keys
3. Lost and stolen keys
4. Multiple, uncontrolled systems
5. Poor management of key issuance and retrieval
6. Neglected key records
7. Failure to have proper key policies
8. Failure to adhere to proper key policies

Emerging Threats

1. 3D Printing - Allows for unauthorized key duplication using only photos or drawings. Innovation in key design and manufacture helps ward off threats from 3D printing.
2. Convenience Kiosks - Unmanned machines found in grocery stores, supercenters, and hardware stores. Anyone with a key can make a copy.
3. Cell Phones - Using an app, simply take a picture of a key, which allows for a 3D printing of the key.

Challenges You Might Face

• Support of administration/leadership
• Time, people power, money
• Buy-in from possibly thousands of users
• Balance of security vs. convenience
• Not anticipating the unexpected
• Not knowing where/how to start the transition
• Lack of subject matter experts to guide the process

Addressing these challenges before you even get started will make the key system conversion much easier. Medeco has experts who are trained to help at every step of the process.

Self-Evaluation

If you answered 'NO' to five or more of the above questions, your key system needs to be upgraded.

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Planning - Important Considerations

1. Be sure to plan for future expansion.
2. Consider the existing hardware. Retrofitting into existing hardware saves money.
3. Develop a key control policy; stick with the policy or you'll end up in the same vulnerable position.
4. Do not wait until the new key system is installed to develop a key management and control plan.
5. Understand from the start what you want out of the new key system. Do you need auditing capabilities? Do all or some openings require high security?
6. Take inventory of your openings.

Implementing Your New Key System

Discovery - Design - Development - Deployment - Dialogue

1. Discovery - Deepen your understanding of your design needs through collaborative discussions.
2. Design - Put pen to paper to: 1. undertake a survey of openings; 2. design the master key system; 3. consider key system customization options; 4. devise a detailed project plan to get the work done.
3. Development - Define key control policies, select tools for key system management, and outline a communications plan.
4. Deployment - Order with appropriate documents, review keying schedule, devise installation plan, evaluate installation quality.
5. Dialogue - Review the process, discuss future plans, and strengthen the relationship.

Pro Tips

1. Make compromised openings your rekeying priority.
2. Address perimeter openings first, then work your way in.
3. Gain momentum by rekeying mechanical overrides on EAC.

Product Highlights

Medeco CLIQ: Merges electronic technology (auditing) with a mechanical key blade in a retrofit cylinder.

SFIC/XT: Available in SFIC, XT adds security, regulatory compliance, and accountability to practically every opening in a fast, efficient way.

Medeco 4 Cylinders: Designed to give every opening the highest level of security possible. M4 cylinders are UL 437 listed.

X4: The most economic and efficient solution for a new key system, offering one of the largest master key capabilities on the market.

eCLIQ: An electronic key system offering strong security and AES encryption, requiring no wiring to the opening and featuring a lifetime battery.