Top 10 Reasons Keys Put Your Business at Risk

Do you use keys to secure your business? If the answer is yes, you may be exposing your business to an unnecessary security risk.

Relying on traditional keys to secure your business may seem like a simple and effective solution, but keys pose serious security risks that can leave your business vulnerable to unauthorized access, theft, and operational inefficiencies. 

The following is a list of 10 reasons keys might be a liability at your company.

1. Too Many People Have Access – Without strict control, keys often end up in the hands of employees, contractors, or vendors who don’t actually need them.
   
   
2. No Up-to-Date Key Records – If you don’t keep an accurate log of who has which keys, you lose oversight of who can enter your business.
   
   
3. Lack of a Process for Collecting Keys From Former Employees – If you don’t retrieve keys when employees leave, they could still have access long after their employment ends.
   
   
4. Key Duplication is Easy – Even if marked “Do Not Duplicate,” many locksmiths will still copy keys, making it impossible to prevent unauthorized duplicates.
   
   
5. Keys Are Left Unsecured – Many employees leave keys unattended on desks, in bags, or in vehicles, creating easy opportunities for theft.
   
   
6. Lost Keys Mean a Security Breach – If an employee reports a key as “lost,” how can you be sure it wasn’t stolen or copied?
   
   
7. No Process for Changing Locks Regularly – If you don’t rekey locks after key losses, former employees or criminals could still have access.
   
   
8. No Dedicated Key Manager – Without a designated person to track key distribution, businesses lose control over who has access to sensitive areas.
   
   
9. Keys Aren’t Stored Securely – If spare keys are kept in an unsecured cabinet or drawer, they can easily be stolen or misplaced.
   
   
10. No Entry or Exit Tracking – Keys don’t leave a digital trail, so you have no way of knowing who accessed your building, when, or for how long.

If any of these issues apply to your business, you’re at risk. The best way to eliminate these security vulnerabilities? Switch to keyless entry with managed access control.

The Smarter Solution: Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control

Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control Security eliminates the risks of traditional keys, providing you with superior security, control, and real-time monitoring.

1 - Total Control Over Access Permissions

With Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control, businesses have the ability to define and enforce specific access permissions for different employees, vendors, and contractors. This ensures that only authorized individuals can enter designated areas of your facility, whether it be stockrooms, server rooms, or executive offices. Unlike traditional keys, which can be easily copied or misplaced, digital credentials can be assigned, modified, or revoked instantly.

This level of access control is especially useful for high-security environments where sensitive data or valuable assets need protection. Instead of worrying about missing keys or unauthorized entry, your business can maintain strict control over who can access critical areas and when.

2- Real-Time Monitoring and Security Integration

Sonitrol’s system doesn’t just control access, it actively monitors it. Every time a credential is used, an entry or exit log is recorded, giving business owners and security personnel full visibility into who is accessing the building. This means no more uncertainty about when employees arrive or leave, and no more security blind spots.

What sets Sonitrol apart is its verified security integration. If an unauthorized entry attempt occurs, the system doesn’t just log it, it triggers a real-time security response. When integrated with Sonitrol’s verified video surveillance and intrusion detection, businesses gain complete protection and deterrence. Security personnel can instantly verify whether an access attempt is legitimate or a potential threat, allowing for immediate action.

3 - No More Costly Rekeying or Lock Changes

Losing a traditional key can be a nightmare. Not only does it pose an immediate security risk, but it also requires expensive rekeying or even full lock replacements. With Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control, these concerns have become a thing of the past. If an employee loses an access card or fob, it can be instantly deactivated without any disruption to business operations.

By eliminating the need for frequent lock changes, your business can save both time and money. There’s no need to call a locksmith or issue new keys to every employee, just update access credentials in the system. This ensures that security is never compromised due to lost or stolen keys.

4 - Automatic Locking and Scheduling

One of the biggest security vulnerabilities businesses face is employees forgetting to lock doors at the end of the day. Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control takes human error out of the equation with automated locking and scheduling. Doors can be programmed to lock and unlock automatically based on business hours, employee shifts, or security protocols.

If an employee arms the security system at closing time, all access points can be automatically locked, ensuring that the business remains secure overnight. If integrated with verified security, this also triggers your alarms to activate.

5 - Enhanced Security and Compliance Tracking

For businesses operating in regulated industries, compliance with security protocols is critical. Sonitrol’s system provides comprehensive entry and exit logs, allowing businesses to track who accessed certain areas and when. This is particularly valuable for auditing purposes and meeting compliance requirements in industries like healthcare, finance, and retail.

In addition to improving security, access tracking can reduce false alarms. When employees use traditional keys, there’s no way to verify who triggered an alarm. With Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control, your business can quickly determine whether an alarm was set off by an authorized employee or a genuine security threat.

Why Businesses Trust Sonitrol’s Verified Security

Criminals aren’t afraid of locks and keys, they’re afraid of being caught. Sonitrol’s verified security solutions ensure intrusions are detected, verified, and stopped before they escalate. Make the smart move and ditch your keys today.

Traditional keys are a security risk your business can’t afford to ignore. Take control with Sonitrol’s Managed Access Control Security.

Eliminate lost keys, unauthorized entry, and rekeying costs. Contact Sonitrol today for a free security plan and see how verified access control can protect your business.