Online Locksmith School

Posted by admin | Local Locksmiths, Locks/Keys/Safes, locks, locksmith, locksmiths | Friday 11 December 2009 5:51 pm

Online Locksmith School

Locksmith Video School Here!

We provide the most up-to-date Locksmith training program available. Understanding the field of locksmithing is priceless in today’s financial and security conscious environment.

Our Locksmith training program has changed the financial direction of thousands of individuals seeking a new career. Whether you are looking to acquire a new trade, Start your own mobile locksmith service or Lockout service; or are seeking to enhance your skill level to fill a position in the company you are presently employed by. You have found it! The Locksmith Business is one of the most interesting professions in the world. The income potential is staggering considering the limited investment required to get started. This business in the past has been very hard to break into, well times are changing. With the rising costs of services we are seeing an enormous shortage of individuals capable of providing these services. If you are on the receiving end however, it is a very profitable career.

A person considering a career in locksmithing in the past had only two ways to learn this business.

  1. 1. Work as a trainee at a lock shop for $10.00 to $28.00 an hour tops; of course as you have probably already found; finding a locksmith willing to train someone is almost impossible.
  2. Enroll in a text book based correspondent’s course. Most of which are reproductions of old locksmith manuals. They will cost you plenty and teach you very little.

It is hard to convey in print such a trade as this, it will require seeing it being done.

Please read the next section of this page very carefully, It Will explain how best to navigate through our web site and the four different ways that you can purchase our Locksmith Training program.

In the menu bar at the top of this page you will see nine categories they are.

Course with tools:
This is our full locksmith training program with Manuals and Tools. It is called our Advanced Plus Program.

Courses Only:
On this page you will find two different program sets that do not include our manuals or tools. They are our Basic Course and the Advanced Course. Read the course description to understand the difference between the two. “Basic does not mean Beginner course”.

Individuals:
On this page you will find our full programs broken up into individual courses. This gives you the ability to purchase them individually. They are available on video CD that plays on Windows media player. Or on DVD.

FAQ:
This is our most frequently asked questions page.”you will learn much by reading through this page”

Misc.:This is all a miscellaneous page. You will find items such as Depth Keys and various tools.

Links:These are links to various web sites you may find informative.

Testimonials
These are individuals, corporations and government agencies that have purchased our training program.
Contact:This page is our contact and e-mail information’s page.

Corporate:
This is our locksmith training program for companies with two or more employees.

On the top right hand side of this page is a link to our down-loadable demo. If you have a high-speed Internet connection, after reading through our web site I would encourage you to watch this demo. Through it I will be discussing how our locksmith training program is laid out. As well as showing you a short clip from each Course and how best to began your professional career as a locksmith.

Start by reading through the page entitled Course with tools. It can be found on the menu bar at the top of this page.
Then carefully read through our FAQ page, also found on the menu bar at the top of the page.
Finally, click the link entitled sample video It is located in the top right-hand column of that page.

After reading through, and viewing the sample video you should have a clear understanding of our Locksmith Training Program. And you will have a deeper understanding of the entire locksmith industry.

You may also call us at 1-702-558-9012 Monday through Friday nine to five Pacific Standard Time. If you have any further questions. Please watch our sample video before calling.

Thank you for your time.   I look forward to helping you launch your new career.

Courtesy of: http://www.locksmithvideoschool.com/

What Does a Locksmith Do?

Posted by admin | Local Locksmiths, Locksmith Services, locksmith, locksmiths | Thursday 10 December 2009 11:59 am

A locksmith is someone who specializes in locks. Anyone who has been locked out of their car or home is probably familiar with one of the services a locksmith offers, but locksmiths do a lot more than helping people get back into their locked homes. This profession is quite ancient; as long as there have been locks and keys to fit them, there have been people to specialize in them. In addition to handling locks, some locksmiths also work in security consulting, since locks are one way to control access to something.

locksmithAs with any profession with “smith” in the title, locksmiths originally fabricated locks and keys from metal, although modern locksmiths also work with electronic locks, ranging from key card entry systems to biometric locks. Locksmiths install, repair, and adjust locks in everything from cars to office buildings, and they also offer services to people who are locked out or individuals who want to consult with someone about their security systems.

Most locksmiths need a lot of equipment for the practice of their trade, and it is not uncommon for a locksmith to use a van to carry his or her tools around. Locksmiths typically carry tools which are designed for picking locks, so that they can get into locked structure and vehicles, and they also have equipment to fabricate keys, program electronic locks, and to perform other tasks related to the profession, such as diagnosing problems with electronic lock and security systems.

When a locksmith installs locks on an office building, he or she usually becomes that building’s default locksmith, because of his or her presumed familiarity with the building’s locks. Some locksmiths retain extra key sets, by request, to gain quick entry when needed. They also keep records of the types of locks used in a structure, replacement or repair work undertaken, and any other relevant information, such as connection with a security system which demands that a code be entered when a door is unlocked.

To become a locksmith, most people train as apprentices. It helps to have metal fabricating, construction, and electronics skills, but these are not required; locksmiths perform such specific tasks that these skills can be learned on the job. In some regions, locksmiths are licensed, and legal codes may lay out the term under which titles like “Master Locksmith” may be used. Good locksmiths are excellent problem solvers who are willing to work at unusual hours, and they are of course discreet, as they often handle confidential or sensitive information.

Courtesy of : Wise Geek

Protecting Yourself From Phony Locksmiths

Posted by admin | Home Security, locksmiths | Monday 7 December 2009 12:43 pm

They call them “Phony Locksmiths” and they’re flooding the market place all across the United States with large phone book ads and a never ending list of real phone numbers but phony addresses that do not exist. This is to make you think they’re a trusted local company.

What Phony Locksmiths Do

In short they mislead the consumer by quoting low prices over the phone but delivering an outrageous bill. The most outrageous story I know of was an 80 year old man that was charged $1700.00 to get back into his house at about 2:00AM (see first video). They threatened and intimidated him into paying.

Usually an unqualified person shows up at your door in there personal unmarked vehicle. Then instead of trying to pick the lock they just pull out the drill and drill it open. Now you need new locks also.

So to open a house, a $35 quote would go something like this…

$35 is just the Service/Trip charge, then however much they think the customer can pay for drilling (i.e. $100, $200 or even as much as $1000) then $189 for a lock.

Another one where the quote is for $55 to open the car but they try to charge $150.

Check Out This Video About Phony Locksmiths

I’ve placed a few videos below so you can see how they work to help make you a more informed consumer. These news reports are from back East but they ARE here in Utah.

How Can You Protect Yourself From Phony Locksmiths?

Maybe the best way to protect yourself would be to choose a locksmith that you know is from your town. Or one that a friend has used before or recommended to you.

Some say (I agree) you should find a Locksmith before you need one. Just keep a Locksmith in mind or better yet, program there number into your phone now just in case you or a friend ever needs one.

Unfortunately I’ve found YellowBook.com (who I advertise with) to be one of the worst offenders when it comes to allowing these fraudulent deceptive ad’s on there web site. I counted over 60 locksmiths with the same name “1 2 3 24 Hour A Locksmith” and they are all listed one after the other. That’s 6 or 7 pages in a row. And most, if not all the addresses they list as locations do not even exist. They show one right around the corner from my house.   It’s not there.

Courtesy of: Key Away Locksmith

Calling a Locksmith

Posted by admin | locksmiths | Thursday 3 December 2009 12:37 pm

I just had to post this….. Funny!

What is a Locksmith

Posted by admin | Locks/Keys/Safes, locks, locksmith, locksmiths | Friday 27 November 2009 4:19 pm

A person for hire, an institutional locksmith or industrial locksmith who originates keys and who master-keys, re-keys, re-pins, re-combinates, repairing, rebuilding, picking, adjusting, bypasses, servicing, security(locking) devices or manipulates security(locking) devices in a manner other than that intended by the manufacturer. Security devices include but not limited too – mechanical devices, electrical devices, electronic devices, safes, safe doors, vaults, safe deposit boxes, lock boxes, automatic teller machines, vehicles, or other security(locking) devices for safeguarding areas where access or exit is meant to be limited. A professional locksmith for hire must be licensed.

A Good Lock Will Protect You From Being Chloroformed…. Really?

Posted by admin | locksmith, locksmiths | Wednesday 25 November 2009 11:50 am

Wow talk about a scare tactic!!!  This is crazy, I cannot believe they actually put this on their website.

I think that if you are in your house you generally don’t have the door locked anyways, I know I don’t.  So does that mean that a robber or a rapist is going to bust into my house and chloroform me??? I cannot believe this company thinks it’s appropriate to advertise like this.  It’s bad enough that our government uses this type of psychology to scare us into approving their actions.  But this is really a bit over the top, don’t you think!

Optimizing Your Security Strategy

Posted by admin | Home Security, locksmith, locksmiths, security | Tuesday 24 November 2009 4:50 pm

In all cases, these programs seek to provide guidelines on the protection of freight as it moves from one country to another. But at the same time, these programs must strike a balance between commerce and the flow of goods and the need for stronger security measures that inevitably slow that process.

Participants, particularly shippers, receive benefits that improve the flow of commerce upon arrival at a U.S. port. In many cases, it moves them to the head of the line for both clearance and exam requirements. Service providers benefit from the marketing advantage of participating in security initiatives, as it improves their ability to support the shipper through customs and creates more of a business partnership.

Maintaining cargo security programs remains a challenge for most firms as the guidelines require the input of many departments within the firm–from HR and IT to supply chain and security personnel. This challenge is enhanced during economic strife, as resources are scarce and the benefits of updating the program are not seen as immediately affecting the bottom line.

Furthermore, immediate attention is being levied on the pending implementation of ISF–or 10+2 data elements–which requires time and money, leaving the maintenance of cargo security programs at a disadvantage. However, for firms developing or maintaining a cargo security program, knowing where to turn for the latest resources to support a strong security base is now absolutely critical.

It’s no secret that exploring the new technology and software available today requires time for research and follow-through, yet few corporations break the mold by offering support to key concerns within their own organizations to fully understand all that’s available. To make this task a little easier, here’s a brief update on some of the emerging technology, organizations, and best practices that every security-minded supply chain professional should know.

Risk management and ISF resources

New developments in technology have sought to decrease the effort needed to maintain and monitor international supply chains. One program shippers should become aware of is C-TPAT Connection Inc., a group that offers assistance in both securing the supply chain while collecting the much needed data for 10+2 or ISF filing.

C-TPAT Connection Inc. offers corporations the ability to collect supply chain security data on business partners worldwide and give shippers an immediate feedback mechanism regarding their “risk” as a business partner for meeting C-TPAT and FAST guidelines. The difference between this program and related programs is its ability to capture data in six different languages, making worldwide partners more capable of providing information and remaining engaged for long-term security improvements.

In short, this group allows participants to email questionnaires to their business partners around the world. Responses are translated back into the sender’s language and an immediate risk assessment is provided, mirroring the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) color security rating now in effect in the United States. In addition, the program captures ISF filing data and allows users to download the information into spreadsheets for sharing with ISF filers (www.c-tpatconnection.com ).

Anti-piracy protection

For companies moving product in international waters preyed upon by pirates, the newly introduced SEAL Security Solutions, a Houston-based firm managed by a team of former marines, logistics professionals, and former military personnel, offers corporations cost-effective programs to prevent merchandise from being stolen in route.

SEAL has formed an alliance with the Sharaf Shipping Agency, a Dubai-based group that specializes in arranging for the movement of supplies to and from vessels. Together, these two firms provide vessel owners and shippers a highly trained security team comprised of people and assault dogs to provide around-the-clock observation with advanced optics and technology. With a 24/7 patrol team on deck and a tactical leader with radio communication, they aim to prevent pirates from boarding a vessel.

These security teams are available at strategic ports in areas of high piracy. With ransom of up to $3.4 million paid per vessel, and the cost of insurance in these areas skyrocketing or even unavailable, this service provides a cost effective way to ship through these areas of concern. Furthermore, it provides peace of mind to ship workers whose lives are at risk in these situations.

RFID update

For firms focused on security issues tied to tracking and tracing product, the updated electronic seal, also known as an “e-seal”, provides the technology required to monitor shipments from origin to destination.

Regulations in some industries require a traceability element, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Using RFID capabilities, shippers will not only be able to track the shipment, but they’ll also be notified when the security of the cargo has been breached.

The U.S. Department of Defense will soon be using RFID tags, having recently purchased $6.6 million in RFID products from Savi Technology, a unit of Lockheed Martin. Savi is a founding member of the DASH7Alliance, a broad coalition of technology developers, manufacturers, test laboratories, and government organizations whose goal is to expand the commercial use of wireless sensor networks.

Look for RFID technology to soon be implemented in Munich International Airport, as the Wi-Fi RFID and GSP capabilities will be united via a tag that will be affixed to all passenger baggage dollies. This technology will allow the airport to begin monitoring its assets–and ensure that it’s charged cargo companies appropriately for their use.

Best practices

While the advances in technology will outline an easier path for monitoring security breaches, cargo security best practices still require a strong foundation of fundamental programs.

Developing and maintaining the minimum standards of C-TPAT means a corporation must first focus on threat awareness and then identify and prioritize the vulnerabilities in its supply chain. From there, it’s essential to develop a multidisciplinary team that’s focused on cargo security standards and trained to work together to target and reduce risk.

These are two basic steps a corporation should take before embarking on additional enhancements in supply chain security. At that stage, the need to embrace a continuous cargo security improvement plan is critical, as these programs tend to remain stagnant when they don’t produce results or boost the bottom line.

From a government-to-government point of view, this means developing true global standards that are capable of thwarting terrorist threats and adaptable by all corporations internationally. Customs agencies worldwide must be aligned for greater sharing of data and resources and develop a more trustworthy approach to confidentiality that will encourage greater participation in government-to-business programs.

Suzanne Richer is president of Customs & Trade Solutions Inc., a consulting firm specializing in international trade and cargo security. She can be reached at (609) 896-2210, Ext. 101, or via email at smricher@ctsiadvisors.com 1397778242

Container Security: What works? What doesn’t?

Jim Giermanski

Editor’s Note: Last month we asked our security technology expert Jim Giermanski to define the four categories of container security technology currently in use in today’s global supply chain. In fact, that feature became the most read feature online during the month of October. We decided to offer a short expert below, but if you’d like to read the feature in its entirety go to logisticsmgmt.com/security .

What works depends on the user’s level of need and the financial consequences produced by the technology. If a smart container moves the shipper through Customs faster and that improved speed and visibility turns a larger profit for the shipper, then a smart container it must be for that company.

However, if the user only locks the doors with a seal because Customs requires it, that can be perceived as effective security as well. Let’s quickly revisit the four distinct levels of technology and attempt to assess their level of effectiveness.

1. Doors-only : In this writer’s view, doors-only is not the best way to go. I have bypassed seals in a number of ways without disturbing the seal or the hinges. If you want to get in, you can.

E-seals can be even less effective than barriers seals. First, RFID is not applicable globally. There are too many divergent frequencies, protocols, and infrastructure problems. What’s worse, RFID for container security as it’s mandated in the United States serves as an improvised explosive device (IED), making it a vulnerability, not a security technology. Even CBP acknowledges its limited use.

2. Doors-plus : There is no difference between doors-plus and doors-only with respect to access; but the GPS function serves the tracing requirement specified in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.

3. Scanning : At this stage, if not for CBP canines, scanning wouldn’t do much either. It disrupts our trade flows and our trading partners simply don’t like it. Sometimes it works, but most of the times it doesn’t. It certainly does not work for detecting shielded enriched uranium, and even if it worked in our Container Security Initiative (CSI) ports–there are 58 of them–the scanned container could be subsequently accessed if it went through a transshipment port.

4. Chain-of-custody smart containers : What does work–and is just beginning to be used–is in-container satellite and satellite/cellular systems that have unique detection and environmental sensors. As stated above, these employ the chain-of-custody process and can communicate in real-time (or close to real-time) with the user and/or to government authorities.

By Jim Giermanski, Chairman, Powers Global Holdings Inc.

Courtesy of:  Locksmith Ledger

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