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The Importance of Physical Key Management

on October 26, 2022 | By Jay Palter
It may seem obvious, but if physical keys give access to your organization’s important spaces, assets, and people, they should get just as much protection as those spaces, assets, and people. 
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Key Tracking System Purchasing Guide

on August 24, 2022 | By Jay Palter
Many organizations have realized that even though we’re living in an increasingly digital world, physical keys are here to stay. Despite competition from mag and chip cards, mobile credentials, and biometrics, physical keys remain the most cost-effective access control method for many public and private venues.
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The Most Important Feature in a Secure Key Management System

on June 29, 2022 | By Jay Palter
Table of Contents 1.  Why Use a Secure Key Management System? 2. What You’ll Find in Any Secure Key Management System 3. But What is the Most Important Feature? 4. The Benefits of an RFID Key System 5. RFID Key Control Streamlines Important Operations Secure key management systems have been a common business tool for decades because they serve a...
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This is Why RFID Key Control is the Best Solution for Casino Security

on June 22, 2022 | By Jay Palter
Security professionals often don’t realize how critical physical key security is in casino gaming. The world is going increasingly digital, and gaming is no exception. The loss of a single key can lead to steep fines and force casinos to rekey entire wings of their venue to the tune of five or sometimes even six figures. In rare cases, a single...
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How RFID Technology Makes Key Management Solutions Better

on April 20, 2022 | By Jay Palter
Tracking all of your physical keys can feel like a never-ending headache. And despite the trend towards increasingly digital, remote workplaces, physical keys look like they’re here to stay. 
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How Electronic Key Management Systems Optimize Key Control

on March 29, 2022 | By Jay Palter
We may live and work in an increasingly digital world, but when it comes to access control, physical keys are here to stay. The main reason for their staying power is that physical keys are very cost-effective for the level of security that they provide.  
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How to Design a Reliable Key Management Program for Universities

on January 28, 2022 | By Jay Palter
Educational institutions struggle with many unique security challenges. Not many private industries have to worry about such large, open campuses. And most don’t have to worry about giving access to campus buildings and resources to such a wide range of people, including faculty, staff, and especially students. 
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20 Ways a Key Management System Benefits Your Business

on November 10, 2021 | By Jay Palter
We’re living and working in an increasingly digital world. Mobile electronics are everywhere and are communicating with each other through the Internet of Things.
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What is a Key Management System? Everything You Need to Know

on September 21, 2021 | By Jay Palter
Maybe your company just suffered an avoidable security breach. Or perhaps you were just reviewing the labor costs of tracking your corporate keys. Many business leaders in these positions start to wonder whether automating their physical key management is worthwhile. But they want some questions answered first.
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What is a Key Exit Alarm System?

on December 17, 2019 | By Jay Palter
Some businesses are content to simply use a pegboard and the honor system to manage keys. Other businesses find using an electronic key management system to be more effective. And then there are businesses that need an additional layer of control to ensure that their physical keys never leave the building.
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