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Solid front doors deter criminals
Reduce the risk of burglary: ECB•S-certified models offer more resistance
(As of: 20. March 2013)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - March 2013. Most burglars enter through windows or doors. A burglar resistant front door or apartment door reduces this risk considerably. Consumers can now distinguish these doors by the blue certification mark of European Certification Body (ECB). The first ECB•S-certified models have just been launched on the market.
Safes & Co: ECB•S Product Locator shows the safe way
Updated version now available – Survey of all certified models
(As of: 14. February 2013)
FRANKFURT/M. - Feb. 2013. The "hot-off-press" ECB•S Product Locator shows users the safe way to the right safe. Interested parties can request this compact reference book free of charge. It also contains high security locks and burglar resistant doors.
A "hot" and sensitive subject: Burning data
Certified data cabinets and rooms protect corporate assets
(As of: 11. January 2013)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - DUBAI - Jan. 2013. Data security is one of the key success factors of every company. Data destroyed by e.g. a fire pose a risk to its very existence. As a preventive measure, ESSA - The International Security Association recommends data cabinets and data rooms with ECB•S certification. they are certified according to the European Standard EN 1047-1 an dEN 1047-2 and protect digital assets in the event of fire.
"Placebo safes" ... ineffective when it comes to the crunch
How secure are our valuables? The ECB•S mark documents proof of protection
(As of: 09. January 2013)
FRANKFURT/MAIN / DUBAI - Jan. 2013. A high number of burglaries all over the world raises the question: How secure are our valuables? Without solid protection of valuables, it is a high risk gamble - with a high-quality safe, there won't be any losses when it comes to the crunch. In the selection of a safe, quality is crucial: ESSA - The International Security Association recommends the ECB•S certification as a decision criterion. it guarantees maximum security characteristics. Uncertified products do poorly in comparison tests.
Intersec in Dubai: The ESSA organises a joint stand for members
Information about burglary protection, fire proctection and high security locks
(As of: 14. December 2012)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - December 2012. ESSA - The Internatioal Security Association organises a joint stand at Intersec in Dubai. On 90 sqm, seven members will present their range of products together with the ESSA: Products providing protection against burglary and fire (data security) as well as high security locks.
Double-digit growth course continues: ESSA – The International Security Association
135 members from 33 countries – The leading association of the security industry
(As of: 03. December 2012)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - Dec. 2012. On a global basis, ESSA – The International Security Association now has 135 members from 33 countries, a double-digit plus on the previous year. These latest figures were reported by the leading association of the security industry at its General Assembly in Frankfurt on 22 November 2012, where its Chairman, Harald Lüling, and its Managing Director, Dr. Markus Heering welcomed more than 140 security specialists from all over the world. One special subject of the event was the manifestation of "fear of crime" in European countries.
New: ECB•S certification for burglary resistant doors
Make doors and door elements more secure - ECB certifies according to the European Standard EN 1627
(As of: 08. November 2012)
Frankfurt a.M. - Nov. 2012. European Certification Body (ECB) expands its certification range. In future, it will also certify burglary resistant security doors according to the European Standard EN 1672.
Not only the money is gone after the big bang ...
Gas Attacks on ATMs are dangerous: New standard for ATM safes with gas protection
(As of: 17. October 2012)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - Oct. 2012. According to the statistics compiled by the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA), more than 100 ATMs were blown up in Germany over the last five years. In addition, there were blow-up attempts. This demonstrates the huge risk potential of every single explosion: The criminals not only destroy the ATM safe itself; they also put nearby people and objects at risk. Now, for the first time, the European Standard EN 1143-1 includes the additional "GAS" designation: European Certification Body (ECB) uses it as a basis for the ECB•S certificate for ATM safes with additional gas protection.
"Placebo safes" ... ineffective when it comes to the crunch
How safe are our valuables? The ECB•S mark documents proof of protection.
(As of: 05. October 2012)
FRANKFURT/MAIN - Oct. 2012. More than 130,000 burglaries in private homes per year raise the question: How secure are our valuables? Without solid protection of valuables, it is a high risk gamble - with a high-quality safe, the chances of not having a loss when it comes to the crunch are good. A visible sign of the quality of a safe is the ECB•S certification supported by the European Security Systems Association (ESSA). This association is also a partner of the “Tag des Einbruchschutzes” (Burglary Protection Day) campaign which will start on 28 October 2012 as part of the Crime Prevention programme in Germany at federal and Laender level.
