There are many situations where security can be compromised.

Let’s look at a few:
Joe is given a key to lock up at night. He’s a little forgetful, sometimes misplaces the key, and figures if he had another copy, he could always have a backup. If somebody finds that misplaced key, your security is compromised. If he terminates employment for any reason, he turns in one key and keeps the other, so he can come back at a vulnerable time and you have less inventory.

Mary has a key and her boyfriend has been eyeing the building. He "borrows" her car, which has the company key on the key ring, gets another key made at the local mall kiosk, and has free reign over your building.

One good way to protect your building and control your keys is with a patented protected keying system that prevents unauthorized duplication without your permission. Copies of your key can only be obtained through authorized dealers, and then only after proper identification, along with an authorization card. Every duplication is recorded, providing an audit trail and virtually eliminating the possibility of new or additional keys getting into the wrong hands. These systems also provide good picking resistance. That’s becoming more important now that the internet has sites teaching anyone how to pick locks.

To find out about good key control systems, call your local locksmith. Make sure the locksmith is certified: check who issued the certification. Make sure the locksmith is bonded: ask to see a copy of the bonding certificate: is it up to date? Is the locksmith a member of the state or national organization? Membership lets you know that the locksmith is keeping up with the latest trends in the security industry.