An access management company has garnered new support following the successful demonstration of its high-security key safe at Europe's prominent locksmith exhibition.
The Key Safe Company challenged locksmiths and industry connoisseurs during The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) Expo to outwit their secure ark Tamo key safe for a chance to win the enclosed cash.
However, none of the 73 master locksmiths present managed to breach the system within the five-minute challenge, highlighting a persistent issue with other market key boxes that frequently fall victim to both forceful and subtle picking attempts.
Security assurance
The experience underscored the commitment of David Ogden, founder and CEO of The Key Safe Company, to offer a product that promises enhanced security. Ogden emphasized, “We wanted to prove that a mechanical key safe could truly deliver maximum security without compromising on usability.”
He further remarked, “Too many products on the market claim to be ‘secure’ but fall short when faced with a real-world attack. Our mission was to set a new benchmark to develop a product which locksmiths, security professionals and the general public could trust to provide protection.”
Innovative approach
Ogden elaborated on the meticulous design process of the ark Tamo range. “When we designed the ark Tamo range, we approached it from the perspective of not only the end users’ convenience, but also as an attacker seeking weak points."
"Therefore, every mechanism, every material and every tolerance was tested and refined to resist manipulation,” he stated. The exhibition provided validation of this approach as no professionals succeeded in defeating the ark Tamo safe, showcasing its engineering excellence and innovative spirit.
Advanced technical features
The ark Tamo is heralded for its patented, multi-push technology allowing the same button to be applied up to four times in one passcode, resulting in up to 9.7 million possible combinations. It also incorporates an advanced anti-pick mechanism, separating the dial from buttons to mitigate known picking methods.
Positive reception from experts
"Seventy-three trained locksmiths attempted to pick the Tamo, via the picking challenge on our stand, and there was not a single successful pick all weekend!" Ogden noted. "The feedback from locksmiths and industry experts was really positive - proven by the hundreds of key safes sold."
The company's presence at the Expo, punctuated by training seminars titled "Not All Key Safes are Equal," was aimed at educating the industry on defining 'safe' standards and showcasing the ark Tamo range's distinct features.
Acclaim and endorsement
Ogden expressed his satisfaction with the industry’s affirmative response
Ogden expressed his satisfaction with the industry’s affirmative response at the MLA Expo, noting, “Day One of our training sessions was completely full, with no seats left, which was great for our team.”
He praised the attention garnered by the new Tamo display and the discussions sparked by the extreme attack testing videos shown at their stand, adding that the event exceeded their expectations given the evident appreciation for the precision and engineering of the ark Tamo range.
Industry recognition
Developed in-house by The Key Safe Company in Worcester, UK, the ark Tamo has been validated by Secured by Design, the official UK Police security initiative.
The Tamo Pro model distinguishes itself further by being the only mechanical key safe worldwide to secure an LPS1175 Issue 8 B1 security rating from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB).
The Key Safe Company, since its inception in 1996, has distributed more than three million products globally and partners with national security distributor leaders such as Aldridge, JMA, and Duffels.
An access management company secured a new set of supporters after one of its maximum-security key safes proved impenetrable at Europe’s largest locksmith exhibition.
The Key Safe Company invited locksmiths and industry experts at The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) Expo to take on a lock-picking challenge, with the opportunity to win the cash inside.
They were each given five minutes to pick the company’s formidable ark Tamo key safe, but not one of the 73 master locksmiths who participated was able to pull off the feat. It is widely reported that some key boxes on the market can be easily breached, not just by brute force attacks, but also by stealth picking attempts.
Maximum security
This is something David Ogden, Founder and Chief Executive of The Key Safe Company, felt strongly about when he developed the ark Tamo.
He said: “We wanted to prove that a mechanical key safe could truly deliver maximum security without compromising on usability.”
“Too many products on the market claim to be ‘secure’ but fall short when faced with a real-world attack. Our mission was to set a new benchmark to develop a product which locksmiths, security professionals and the general public could trust to provide protection.”
Commitment to innovation
“When we designed the ark Tamo range, we approached it from the perspective of not only the end users’ convenience, but also as an attacker seeking weak points. Therefore, every mechanism, every material and every tolerance was tested and refined to resist manipulation,” continued David.
“Seeing so many skilled professionals attempt to breach the ark Tamo at the Expo, with no success, was a fantastic validation of our engineering and our commitment to innovation.”
The ark Tamo features patented, multi-push technology that allows the same button to be used up to four times in one passcode. This world-first enables up to 9.7 million different passcode combinations. An advanced anti-pick mechanism is also included, divorcing the dial from the buttons to prevent known picking techniques.
Feedback from locksmiths and industry experts
David added: “Seventy-three trained locksmiths attempted to pick the Tamo, via the picking challenge on our stand, and there was not a single successful pick all weekend!”
“We offered a five-minute period to pick the key safe, based on competitor key boxes being breached online in less than one minute. The feedback from locksmiths and industry experts was really positive - proven by the hundreds of key safes sold - and we had great engagement around our ark Tamo and ark Tamo Pro products.”
The Key Safe Company led two ‘training seminars’, titled Not All Key Safes are Equal, during the Expo at Telford International Centre. The sessions were designed to raise awareness within the industry of exactly what should be classified as ‘safe’ and to highlight the unique features of the ark Tamo range.
Precision and engineering
David said he was delighted by the industry’s collective response to the ark Tamo and that attending the MLA Expo had been a total success.
“Day One of our training sessions was completely full, with no seats left, which was great for our team and we secured fantastic feedback. Our new Tamo display showing the interior mechanisms drew a lot of attention, with locksmiths fascinated by the detail, while the extreme attack testing videos created a real buzz at our stand.”
“Overall, the show exceeded our expectations. It’s clear that locksmiths really appreciate the precision and engineering behind the ark Tamo range, and there’s great potential to continue building our presence in the industry.”
Designed in-house
The ark Tamo is designed in-house at The Key Safe Company, based in Worcester, UK, and has been endorsed by Secured by Design, the official UK Police security initiative that certifies products proven to reduce crime.
Tamo Pro is the only mechanical key safe in the world to achieve an LPS1175 Issue 8 B1 security rating from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), making it officially the world’s most secure mechanical key safe.
The Key Safe Company has sold more than three million of their products worldwide since it launched in 1996, and supply national security distributors such as Aldridge, JMA and Duffels.
