Gunnebo Safe Storage campaign “demystifies” physical security certification

Developed as an educational initiative for businesses, specifiers, distributors and end users alike, the campaign provides clearer guidance on the role of certification when selecting physical security solutions.

It explains what certification means in practice today, how independent testing is conducted and why recognised standards provide an important benchmark when specifying safes, vaults, strongrooms and other secure storage solutions.

Benchmark of performance 

Mark Brookes, global product and standards director at Gunnebo Safe Storage, explained: “With security threats becoming more sophisticated, certification provides an independently verified benchmark of performance. While testing demonstrates how a product performs against recognised standards, certification helps to ensure such standards continue to be met throughout production, providing an ongoing safeguard for specifiers, installers and end users.”

Brookes added: “Greater awareness of the role certification plays in maintaining consistency and accountability is essential when security decisions carry operational, financial and regulatory consequences.”

The campaign brings together a range of educational resources (including a dedicated online hub) covering the purpose of certification, the independent testing process, internationally recognised standards and the role accredited certification bodies play in verifying product performance.

Multi-channel approach 

The multi-channel approach presents how certification supports organisations in reducing risk, meeting insurance requirements and specifying physical security solutions with greater confidence.

Products are assessed against recognised testing methodologies, including realistic attack scenarios and fire resistance requirements, while certification bodies independently audit manufacturing processes, thereby ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Alongside technical guidance, the campaign includes resources designed to make certification more accessible, including a glossary of commonly used terminology and answers to frequently asked questions. These resources support customers, partners and specifiers in understanding how certified products are tested, classified and specified across different sectors and applications.

Role in selection

Brookes continued: “Certification involves technical standards, testing methods and security rating systems that can appear complex, but they play an important role in selecting security products appropriate for the risks an organisation faces.”

In conclusion, Brookes noted: “By explaining how the process works and providing access to our technical expertise, we aim to give customers the knowledge they need to make informed security decisions with confidence.”

*Further information is available online at www.gunnebosafestorage.com