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What to look for when buying a key safe and how to use them securely

What to look for when buying a key safe and how to use them securely Key safes are invaluable, but only when they are secure – and believe it or not, many cheap key boxes on the market, are not. W…

Considerations When Specifying Steel Doors

Considerations When Specifying Steel Doors Selecting the correct steel doors for a commercial building is a critical decision that impacts the safety of occupants and protection of valuable assets…

Secure Residential Doors - Protecting Your Home from the Outside In

Secure Residential Doors - Protecting Your Home from the Outside In We lock our doors every day, often without giving much thought to what is standing between our home and the outside world. A fr…

5 Things to Consider When Selecting Residential Door Locks

5 Things to Consider When Selecting Residential Door Locks In this blog, Secured by Design member FUHR shares expert advice around residential door locks. Choosing a door lock for a residential d…

Vernon Kay’s High-Security Asgard Workshop

Vernon Kay’s High-Security Asgard Workshop TV and radio presenter Vernon Kay has welcomed a new Garrison Plus 3 garden workshop from Asgard, a Secured by Design product that has achieved the Polic…

When the Smart Home Becomes a Tool for Abuse

When the Smart Home Becomes a Tool for Abuse Smart technology is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday life. From video doorbells and smart locks to connected heating, lighting, speak…

Back to University: 10 Simple Crime Prevention Tips for Students

Starting university is an exciting time. Whether you’re heading off for the first time to live in dorms, moving into a shared house with friends, or commuting to university after the summer. Crime…

"Quality That Matches the Market": Why the Mayor of London’s Chosen Council Housing Showcase is Built on Secured by Design

"Quality That Matches the Market": Why the Mayor of London’s Chosen Council Housing Showcase is Built on Secured by Design When Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan took to social media recently to cham…

Keeping Your Smart Devices Secure

Keeping Your Smart Devices Secure Your smart alarm wakes you up. You brush your teeth in front of a smart mirror while your coffee machine prepares your morning coffee. The lights come on as you m…

How to Keep Tools Secure on the Job

How to Keep Tools Secure on the Job The reality for tradespeople today is that a van is more than just a vehicle, it’s a mobile workshop and often a tradesperson’s livelihood. Unfortunately, this…

From smart homes to smartphones: why secure technology matters

How cyber security, personal safety and consumer trust are becoming increasingly interconnected The connected world has changed Connected technology has transformed the way we live. Smart homes…

Protecting Your Van and Tools from Theft

Protecting Your Van and Tools from Theft Tool theft is more than an inconvenience. For many tradespeople, it can bring work to a standstill. Replacing specialist equipment takes time and money, wh…