There are many questions to be asked when choosing a security seal. This guide helps you select the correct solution to your application.
- What is being sealed
- What is the value of the commodity / brand
- What is currently being used
- What are the risks surrounding the need
- Is the protection required to counter an external / internal threat
- What is the point of liability transfer and responsibility
- What is the risk impact of security breach
- Under what physical environmental conditions must the seal perform
- What other risk measures are in place
- What are the terms of the service contract (3PL)
- What must the ease of authorised removal be
- How risk prone is the transit route
- What is the seal usage / frequency of access / volume required
- What is the minimum aperture size
- What is the minimum length requirement
- What strength factor must be considered
- Is compliance with any specifications (industry / insurance) applicable
- In terms of numbering, is alpha numeric adequate or bar-coding
- Is a mechanical solution adequate or more technologically advanced
- What is the expected lifespan of the seal
