One of the most overlooked security vulnerabilities for a facility is unauthorized key duplication.

When a key goes missing, most organizations focus on the cost of replacing it. In reality, the key itself is often the least expensive part of the problem.

For many organizations, keys are viewed as a simple operational necessity rather than a critical security asset. As a result, key management processes are frequently outdated, undocumented, or inconsistently enforced.

With an easy-to-use interface and guided dropdown menus, the Medeco Part Number Builder walks you through the configuration process step by step.

DC3 is built for environments where strength matters most, offering long‑lasting performance even in harsh conditions.

This Technical Bulletin contains Medeco product recommendations for those who have SARGENT 10X, SARGENT 30-10X (30 prefix), SARGENT 10X ECOFLEX, and/or Corbin Russwin CLX3300 handle sets and are in need of a locking cylinder.

These listings help locksmiths ensure that the products they recommend are not only durable and tamper-resistant, but also compliant with building codes, insurance requirements, and customer expectations

A master key system is a sophisticated locking system where a single key, the "master key," can open all or a designated set of locks, while individual keys can only open their specific locks.

At the beginning of Medeco part numbers, the first two digits represents what we call the series number. For example, all our rim and mortise cylinders start with the number “10.”

Deploying a new key system can be a daunting and nerve-wracking task. Many months of preparation, lots of money invested, people and material assets to keep safe, lots of input from lots of people. Without proper preparation and consideration, things can go sideways very quickly. To help you avoid

Medeco has announced exciting changes to its high security top pins. These changes are made to improve the usability of Medeco high security technologies including Original, Biaxial, Medeco 3, Medeco 4.

Medeco is very excited to announce that our Medeco XT Traffic Cabinet Lock has been named by Security Today as the 2024 Cyber Secured Award winner in the IOT/IIOT Security/Critical Infrastructure category!

The technology for door openings and entrances have grown considerably, and some say there are less reasons for high security key systems. We argue that the need for high security key systems has never been greater.

Formerly offered by ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA, the 511S Cabinet Lock is now available through Medeco! Medeco 511S cabinet locks are brass 4- or 5-pin tumbler locks that are suited for a range of wood or metal doors. They are specially designed with a right-hand latch, and are made

Did you know that a key printed with “do not duplicate” isn’t legally binding? It can be a surprise to businesses and homeowners that there are no laws that enforce the verbiage.

Electronic Access Control (EAC) systems are widely used and highly effective. What many people don’t think about is that they can be easily bypassed. How? Many times these high-tech, high-dollar systems come with a generic mechanical cylinder as the override.

Choosing a new key system can be a challenging experience. With all the options available today, how will you know which one to choose? We’ve developed this whitepaper to help guide you through the selection process.

A quality High Security key system includes patent restriction, secure keys and keyblanks, and a cylinder with extra mechanical security elements that protect the cylinder from physical attack.

About 95% of key systems in commercial facilities are unpatented, unrestricted, and not high security. There are several issues that lead to a failed key system.

Medeco eCLIQ is an electronic locking system that provides electronic access control without wiring, and retrofits into existing doors and locks.

Bringing awareness to the benefits of high security cylinders and key systems is a great way to rise above your competition and grow your business. This blog offers three simple tips on growing your high security business.

When we talk about all the cylinder formats Medeco X4 is available in, it sounds like Bubba Gump from the movie "Forrest Gump" talking about everything you can do with shrimp!