March 2026

Most people assume their front door is secure. There’s a lock on it, after all. But if your door has a euro cylinder (that oval-shaped lock with a keyhole in the centre), a burglar could be inside your home in under 30 seconds without making much noise, leaving little visible damage, and without needing any […]

If you’ve recently had a security assessment, moved into a new home, or started shopping around for replacement locks, there’s a decent chance someone has mentioned euro cylinder ratings to you. Maybe you’ve been told your current lock is ‘only a 1-star’ and you should upgrade. But what does that mean, and does it really