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Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
14th May 2025 Issue no. 753

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UAP launches industry-first Kinetica Freezeguard 3-star euro cylinder range

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UAP Ltd, the leading Greater Manchester-based door and window hardware specialist, is today making its groundbreaking Kinetica Freezeguard range commercially available.   
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Common mistakes when installing access control

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Every access control system is different. And every site is different. That means every project you embark on has completely unique requirements. With so many different components working together to form an access control system, it’s hard to keep track of everything you need to know. Fortunately, we’re here to help!
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ASSA ABLOY Door Group highlights critical new foreword to EN 15269-2 for safeguarding compliance and life safety

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ASSA ABLOY Door Group is drawing attention to a critical update in fire safety standards that significantly impacts the design and specification of steel fire doorsets.
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Hanwha Vision launches AI mobile cameras with dynamic privacy masking, ideal for public transport

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Hanwha Vision has added leading AI capabilities to its compact range of mobile cameras. The range, including models TNV-C8014RM and TNV-C8034RM, showcases powerful AI analytics, alongside colour detection of clothing and vehicles, and dynamic privacy masking.
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ERA adds all-new stylish finish to revolutionary TouchKey range

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ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, is launching its popular smart door security solution, TouchKey, in an all-new Architectural Black finish.
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Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025

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In response to the UK government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025,  Tom Kidwell, a former British Army and UK Government intelligence specialist, and co-founder of Ecliptic Dynamics, shares his views on the report, and why, despite the findings appearing positive on the surface, the underlying figures indicate a concerning trend for UK businesses:

“The cyber breaches survey indicates a concerning trend of underreporting and a lack of basic security measures - in 2025, this is simply not good enough 
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What is “the Perspicacity Life?"

The Perspicacity Life is a new and exciting locksmith marketing company, connecting customers with the best geographically based locksmiths near you. For example, if you perform a search on Google for “find a locksmith near you” or “find a locksmith near me” our aim is to connect customers with locksmiths, fast and efficiently.

How do we connect customers with locksmiths?

When customers perform a search using Google for their chosen locksmith related keyword “the perspicacity life” marketing platform will assist with connecting customers swiftly with the nearest locksmith.
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Cozaint's MARCIA: Revolutionising long-term video surveillance Storage and Expanding into EMEA

* Cozint-Marcia.jpgIn an era where video surveillance has become an indispensable tool for security, operations, and compliance, the challenge of managing and storing the ever-increasing volumes of video surveillance footage has become a significant hurdle.

Traditional storage solutions often present limitations in terms of scalability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of management, leaving organisations grappling with complex infrastructure and burgeoning expenses. Enter MARCIA, a groundbreaking cloud-based video surveillance storage solution from Cozaint, designed to address these pain points head-on.
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Videx launches ERA23V video entry panel

* Videx-ERA23VB-series-video-entry.jpegVidex has launched the ERA23V, a sleek and innovative video entry panel designed to redefine door entry and access control. As the first in a new range of ERA panels (that will also include IP & GSM variants), it is built on the widely used VX2300 2-wire bus video system, offering unmatched flexibility and ease of installation.

Designed for modern living and business needs, flexibility is at the heart of the ERA23V. The panel supports multiple entrances, up to four apartments and four devices per apartment, making it the ideal solution for residential and commercial properties. 
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Cyberattacks are evolving faster than you can keep up - here’s how to protect your business

* cyber.jpgCyber threats are evolving fast, and businesses operating in industrial and operational technology (OT) environments are not immune. Neglecting these security challenges can result in substantial financial losses. 

Recent data from insurance broker Howden indicates that UK businesses lost approximately £44 billion* over the past five years due to cyber-attacks, with emails and data theft being the most common causes. 
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Lessons from the Co-op and M&S cyber outages: What retailers need to know to protect customer data

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In light of the Co-op cyber incident so closely following M&S earlier which saw delays to online and payment services and therefore significant disgruntlement among its customer base, Martin Greenfield. CEO at Continuous Controls Monitoring platform, Quod Orbis reflects on the incidents and how other retailers can use the learnings to build their own resilience. 
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ERA Appoints New Smart Security Product Manager

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Leading security solutions manufacturer ERA has appointed Chris Ecclestone as its new Smart Security Product Manager.

With a wide-ranging background rooted in advancing technological innovation across industries including defence, automotive and engineering, Chris’s role at ERA is to push the company’s Smart Security offering forward with a consumer-friendly approach as the market continues to grow.
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Consort Architectural Hardware relocates to Birmingham Business Park

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Consort Architectural Hardware, a leading manufacturer and international supplier of architectural hardware solutions, has relocated its headquarters to Birmingham Business Park in a move that looks to centralise the company’s operations.
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Join us at MLA EXPO25

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We’re thrilled to invite you to 
MLA EXPO25 at the Telford International Centre from 17th - 19th October 2025 — the UK and Europe’s largest locksmith exhibition! This is your chance to explore the latest industry innovations, network with professionals, and access a wide variety of training courses and seminars—all under one roof.
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Abloy UK and HKC showcased digital security innovation at The Security Event 2025

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Abloy UK and HKC successfully showcased their market-leading digital access solutions and intelligent intruder alarm systems at The Security Event 2025, held at the NEC Birmingham.

The three-day exhibition attracted thousands of security professionals from across the UK, Ireland, and beyond to explore the latest innovations in security and smart building management. 
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