FREE Peak at Locks Safes and Security

[pickmonger]

For those of you that haven't heard www.security.org has a free service to view parts of the book.

You are able to search the text of the book and the book's index.

Try this to see what I mean

http://www.security.org/Search/VerityDetail.cfm?ID=348

http://www.security.org/Search/VerityDetail.cfm?ID=300

[pickster]

Is that book Really 200 bucks?

[Bitter Man]

Yea. The thing is enormous, hardcover, and carrys a rediculous amount of information. Its worth the 200.

[Chubby]

I can't see that LSS public issue can give you any more info than you could obtain on the net & LP101, there is a CD ROM available with LSS+ for $275 with the following:
Interview with Jeremy Bramah...WHO THE..?
Ikon factory, Berlin, Germany: How locks are made.
Scanning electron microscope Part I: Michael Platek
Scanning electron microscope Part II: Michael Platek
Scanning electron microscope Part III: Michael Platek
Discussion of safe design by Bill Sherlock.
Discussion of the X-07 and X-08 with Joe.
And that's IT!

Nice pictures of a reproduction of an original egyptian tumbler pin lock created by the british history museam.
I hav'nt seen the contents of the book so my view is bias, and I don't want to spend $200+ for what is only availble to we mere mortals(The PUBLIC). The locksmith issue has three more CDs & the govermental issue eight, I for one would be interested in the latter...$200 for WHAT EXACTLY?

[Xel]

The book is actually two books. Two volumes, to be more exact. And yes, it is $220. You must prove that you are a locksmith to get the LSS+ CDRom locksmith edition, and prove that you work for a gov't. agency and have a 'need to know' to get the government version. They(security.org) do security checks on you with information that you submit prior to sending you either of those two.

I personally always have preferred a printer book over digital media. I like being able to hold the book in my hands, flip the pages quickly, etc. I can still use security.org when I need to search through the book, so I do gain some benefits of technology. Books are just more convenient.

--Xel

[Chubby]

The book is actually two books. Two volumes, to be more exact. And yes, it is $220. You must prove that you are a locksmith to get the LSS+ CDRom locksmith edition, and prove that you work for a gov't. agency and have a 'need to know' to get the government version. They(security.org) do security checks on you with information that you submit prior to sending you either of those two.

Ok! Xel it's a big book, so is my local phone directory, and unless your a locksmith or agent Smith, your stuck with the public version (with an optional CD ROM if you want it) of the history of locks etc. for an extra $75...so once again what do you get that is worth the $220 price tag?

[pickmonger]

FYI folks... the printed book only comes in one version ....... I own the book myself.

Frankly, it tells most hobby pickers way more than they want to know.

On the other hand, unlike most of the stuff on the internet, it is very accurate and complete. Its well written and has lots of color photos

Its the CDS have 3 security levels .... Apart from an online version of the book there are videos demonstrating tools and techniques. (over 40 hours for the 10 piece cd set)

The hard cover book is 1400 pages long. Over 500 photos of locks, tools and techniques.

40 chapters cover every aspect of locksmithing ... in detail.

BOOK I: FUNDAMENTALS OF LOCKS, SAFES, AND SECURITY

PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO LOCKS AND KEYS

PART II: KEYS

PART III: GENERAL LOCKING SYSTEMS: SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

PART IV: SPECIALIZED LOCKING SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS


PART I: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO LOCKS AND KEYS

1. THE LOCK: 4000 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY

2. THE LAST 25 YEARS

3. DEFINITION OF TERMS

4. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

5. MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

PART II: KEYS AND KEYING SYSTEMS

6. DEVELOPMENT OF KEYS

7. PROCESSES AND MATERIALS FOR PRODUCING BLANK KEYS

8. METHODS OF PRODUCING CUT KEYS

9. PRODUCING KEYS FOR SPECIFIC LOCKS

10. HIGH SECURITY LOCKS AND KEYS

11. KEYING SYSTEMS

12. BASIC LOCK CONFIGURATIONS: HARDWARE

PART III: GENERAL LOCKING SYSTEMS: SPECIFIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

13. WARDED LOCKS

14. LEVER LOCKS

15. WAFER LOCKS

16. PIN TUMBLER LOCKS

PART IV: SPECIALIZED LOCKING SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

17. TRADITIONAL MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEMS

Section 1 Lever

Section 2 Wafer

Section 3 Disc Tumbler

Section 4 Pin Tumbler

Section 5 Combination

Section 6 Hybrid

Section 7 High Security



18. ELECTRO MECHANICAL LOCKS

19. MAGNETIC LOCKS

20. WIRELESS EXCHANGE OF CODED INFORMATION

21. INTELLIGENT KEYS AND LOCKS

22. PROGRAMMABLE LOCKS AND KEYS

23. SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS



BOOK II: METHODS OF ENTRY

PART I: INVESTIGATION

PART II: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO BYPASS: SILENT NON-DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY

PART III: DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY



PART I: INVESTIGATION

24. INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE INVOLVING LOCKS AND KEYS

25. FORENSIC EXAMINATION: SPECIFICATIONS, OPERATION, AND SECURITY

26. FORENSIC EXAMINATION: TOOLMARKS AND TRACE EVIDENCE

27. FORENSIC EXAMINATION: KEYS



PART II: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO BYPASS: SILENT NON-DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY

28. GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO BYPASS

29. PICKING

30. IMPRESSIONING

31. DECODING



PART III: DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY

32. DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES



BOOK III: LOCKS, SAFES, VAULTS, AND SECURE AREAS



33. THE ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGN OF SAFES, VAULTS, AND STRONGROOMS

34. COMBINATION LOCKS

35. DESTRUCTIVE ENTRY OF SAFES: TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

36. NON-DESTRUCTIVE METHODS OF ENTRY



BOOK IV: SECURITY



37. STANDARDS AND TESTING

38. SECURITY: ANALYSIS AND REDUCTION OF RISK

39. SECURITY: PHYSICAL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES

40. ALARM SYSTEMS

[pickmonger]

Yeah I tend to go nutso over this book and cds

Any way for those wondering here is the list of the videos on the cds
For those in the level 3 (government) you get over 40 hours to material to watch.

There are also 100's of full text patents showing how locksmith tools work and, if you have half a brain how you could make your own. Blueprints to many pickguns, lockpicks, locks and other toys. (this info is free online at www.security.org if ya take the time to look.)


LSS+ CD MULTIMEDIA SUPPLEMENT
LSS1?? is public
LSS2?? locksmiths only
LSS3?? government only

Public Security Level ( 2cds)
LSS101
Interview with Jeremy Bramah
Ikon factory, Berlin, Germany: How locks are made.
Scanning electron microscope Part I: Michael Platek
Scanning electron microscope Part II: Michael Platek
Scanning electron microscope Part III: Michael Platek
Discussion of safe design by Bill Sherlock.
Discussion of the X-07 and X-08 with Joe Cortie


Locksmith Security Level (5cds)
LSS201
Procedure for making keys with a clay mold.
Making keys by silicone impression.
MSC Assortment of tension wrenches.
MSC "Sputnik" bypass tool.
MSC Lock Force tool.
Forced entry tools produced by Sigma.
A primer on the burglary of safes.
Forensics and locks, Courtesy of Bill Sherlock.
Mark Bates on Manipulation.
Mark Bates on the Soft Drill.
LSS202
Broco Thermic lance description and use, by Tom Joos.
Steve Mattoon on the use of explosives to gain entry.
Kaba-Ilco Quattrocode key machine, Courtesy of Steve Fish.
The Ultracode key machine, Courtesy of Steve Fish.
The Kaba-Ilco Triax key machine, Courtesy of Steve Fish.
Kaba-Ilco RW2 Transponder system, Courtesy of Steve Fish.
Forensic investigation and the locksmith, by Don Shiles
The use of the "bump key" or "999" key, by Hans Mejlshede.
LSS203
The forensic investigation of locks and keys, by Hans Mejlshede.


Government Security Level (10cds)
LSS301
Foil impressioning system, by John Falle
Abus decoder, by John Falle
European lever lock decoder, by John Falle
Ford Galaxy decoding system, by John Falle
LSS302
Medeco lock decoding system, by John Falle
Universal pin lock decoder, by John Falle
European lever lock pick, by John Falle
Axira lock decoding system, by John Falle
BMW lock decoder system, by John Falle
LSS303
Analysis of bypass techniques, by John Falle
Pin and cam system for CISA and other European locks, by John Falle
BiLock decoder system, by John Falle
Abloy decoder system, by John Falle
Universal pin and cam system, by John Falle
LSS304
Universal belly reader system, by John Falle
Key turning system for lever locks, by John Falle
DOM Diamond decoder and pick system, by John Falle.
DOM Dimple foil impressioning system, by John Falle
Chubb AVA pick and decoder system, by John Falle
LSS305
EVVA 3KS pick and decoder system, by John Falle
Pin lock decoder system with pin and cam technology, by John Falle

Even though you may not be able to see the videos ....you have many ideas of topics to search on. (nb www.security.org lets you search both index and text ..giving abridged info that is still interesting )

[Pheniox]

i havn't seen the terms of sale yeat, didn't really look into them because I don't get paid for another 10 days, and around that time is when I would be ordering the CD's anyways.

I just got off a watch at the BEQ, so I am passing out now. I will reply more when I actually have some sleep in me.