Kenrick has further strengthened its commitment to security excellence with the AK Safe Secure smart lock box achieving IASME IoT Cyber certification, confirming its compliance with recognised cybersecurity and data protection standards.
Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important in the smart technology space, driven by new UK legislation and rising customer expectations. All consumer connectable products sold in the UK must now meet essential IoT security requirements, placing greater responsibility on manufacturers to demonstrate the safety and integrity of their devices.
Andy Meakin, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kenrick, said: “Cybersecurity is now a crucial part of any smart product and it was important for AK Safe Secure to achieve this accreditation. Meeting IASME IoT Cyber standards shows that AK Safe Secure has been designed to the level of protection that today’s market expects, and it reinforces our commitment to delivering secure and dependable smart access solutions.”
IASME plays a key role in helping manufacturers meet these requirements and works closely with Secured by Design, the UK Police Service’s official crime prevention initiative. Secured by Design recently introduced the Secure Connected Device accreditation for connected security products such as alarm systems and video technology. The IASME IoT Cyber Assurance scheme is one of the recognised routes manufacturers can follow to demonstrate that their products meet the highest level of cybersecurity requirements.
For AK Safe Secure, achieving IASME IoT Cyber certification confirms that the smart lock box has been independently assessed against essential cybersecurity controls. A certification badge can now be displayed on its packaging, enabling purchasers to easily verify the security credentials of the device and make informed decisions.
The certification confirms that AK Safe Secure incorporates measures to protect user information, secure digital communication and maintain resilient data-handling practices. It also reinforces that its smart features including remote management, permissions control and real-time monitoring are supported by independently verified cybersecurity standards.
This achievement adds to the proven durability and innovation already associated with AK Safe Secure. Built on Kenrick’s longstanding reputation for strength and reliability, the smart lock box continues to offer flexible, high-security access management across residential, commercial and industrial environments.
The IASME IoT Cyber accreditation further strengthens the product’s appeal to locksmiths and trade professionals, supporting both retrofit projects and new smart access installations where reliable cybersecurity assurance is essential.
As with all Kenrick products, AK Safe Secure reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, quality and the responsible development of smart technologies ensuring customers benefit from solutions that are secure, dependable and built to last.
