There’s nothing that says “welcome” like a beautiful, well-maintained front entry. But the door or doors that separate your home from the rest of the world should do more than simply add curb appeal.

When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

There are thousands upon thousands of papers discussing various aspects of embedded hardware security, and dozens of books covering the same subject. The attacks discussed in the literature are very ...

Smart locks vary widely in terms of which smart home ecosystems they work with. Before you buy, make sure you have read this ...

During the holiday season, all eyes are on your front door. It’s the first thing guests see before coming in for a holiday get-together. The statement that makes your neighbors slow down to admire it.

Many of the deadbolt locks tested by Consumer Reports lack the level of protection you might want or expect. In our labs, a few well-placed kicks or a couple of minutes under assault from a cordless ...

Deadbolts and other door locks are certified based on guidelines from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ...

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