How does the CyberLock System
Work?
The CyberLock System takes a three-pronged approach to access control
– the CyberLock,
CyberKey and CyberAudit software to manage asset interaction.
The CyberLock
Simply put, CyberLock cylinders are
electronic versions of the standard mechanical lock cores that you
see every day, on doors, garage bays, file cabinets, closets, etc.
CyberLock offers a number of features that mechanical lock cores
can’t provide:
• No keyway, where dirt and moisture can build up, and cause
you undue maintenance issues
• Every cylinder carries its own unique ID (which can’t
be altered or duplicated), and an access code so CyberAudit software
can identify it as a part of your system
• Robust memory which allows you to access the most recent
1,100 access events: which keys and at what times/dates - even unauthorized
keys!
• Flexibility – customizable cylinder designs will fit
in a variety of applications including padlocks, drawers, vending
machines- virtually anywhere a traditional mechanical lock can go!
The CyberKey
Although many companies claim to manufacture keys that cannot be
duplicated, none come close to the security of the CyberKey. In
addition to the fact that it cannot be duplicated or altered, each
key is customizable to control:
• What locks the user’s key is able to open
• When they are able to open them
• Operational date/Expiration date
Each CyberKey carries its own unique ID and access code so CyberAudit
software can identify it as a part of your system. It also can store
almost 4,000 events, including details of which locks the key has
interacted with and at what time and which date. Each key also features
an internal battery - either a replaceable 3-volt or rechargeable
Lithium-ion polymer.
CyberAudit Software
No matter the size of your company or the number of access points
you need to manage, CyberAudit software has the scalability to meet
your needs.
• EntryPoint™ is designed for smaller-sized installations
that require high-security locks and keys, but not the level of
interaction detail of complete access control systems. CyberLocks
and CyberKeys are programmed with a Grand Master.
• CyberAudit-Web Lite provides a greater level of interaction
control, and is best-suited for installations of up to 50 access
points managed by easy-to-use software.
• CyberAudit-Web Professional software is a great choice for
medium-sized companies (up to 500 access points) that desire a higher
level of corporate security and access management.
• CyberAudit-Web Enterprise offers the most coverage and scalability,
and is ideal for companies with a large number of access points
either in one location or multiple. CyberAudit-Web Enterprise comes
as a complete server solution with all hardware and software necessary
for operation.
How do the three components of the
CyberLock system communicate?
When a key contacts a lock, a sequence of events occurs:
• The battery in the key energizes the circuitry in the lock,
allowing them to exchange their unique IDs
• The key checks that the lock ID is on its list of locks
it may open, and at the pre-authorized day and time
• Lock and key compare access codes to verify they are from
the same system
• The key gains permission to open the lock, and an “Authorized
to open” event is time-stamped and stored in both lock and
key or
• The key is denied permission to open the lock, and a “Denied”
event is time-stamped and stored in both lock and key
Why should you choose
the CyberLock System?
• No messy installation – the power to open the lock
comes from the battery in the key, so there is no need for wiring
or a battery in the lock.
• CyberLocks cannot be picked - unlike traditional mechanical
core locks CyberLocks resist forced rotation and are designed
to remain in the locked position if tampered with.
• Security - CyberKeys cannot be duplicated. Passwords in
the software and hardware are unique to each installation, protecting
against the creation of unauthorized keys. And, although two keys
can be programmed alike, each one makes its own unique record
in the software.
• Flexibility - keys can be assigned a begin date and an
expiration date, allowing for a high level of flexibility such
as setting short-term expiration dates to minimize risk due to
lost or stolen keys.
• Customization - cylinder designs will fit in a variety
of applications including padlocks, drawers, lock boxes, even
vending machines - virtually anywhere a traditional mechanical
lock can go – indoors or out!
• Asset Reduction - one key can be programmed to open a
predetermined number of locks – reducing the amount of hardware
that your employees have to carry around and offering a greater
level of control over corporate security assets.
Contact Solid State Systems today via our simple
on-line form or by calling 301-947-4500
and we’ll work with you to design the right CyberLock system
to meet your access control needs. |
