Tamper Evidence Security Seals

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The Need for Security Seals

In this current day and age, people recognize there is an importance and an acknowledgement for installing antivirus software to help protect us against web attacks such as malware, identity theft and online fraud. Our anti-virus programs are constantly being updated to the highest level of security available and that we conduct virus scans on a frequent basis to give us a ‘piece of mind’ in terms of protections from the vast growing online threats of the future.
In comparison, it may come as a surprise that many companies with a need for supply chain security/protection, do not make an efforts to regularly look into the features of the security seals they choose for their supply chains. This means they are overlooking the benefits or potential risks their seals are adding to their supply chain vulnerability.

What Is A Security Seal?

 

Security seal features are precisely what distinguishes poorly designed security seals from unique and innovative security seal designs. Tamper resistance- and tamper evidence features serve a real purpose, and they add value.

Why Use Security Seals?

 

Many seals are being developed to meet specific criteria for different application and other international requirements, but often the requirements for security seals are entirely defined by the application or specific situation in which the security seals are being used.
Within the logistics industry, a very large percentage of tampering of security seals is done, even before the tote box, truck trailer or ocean container departs from its point of loading. Therefore, users of security seals that make a conscious decision to utilize security seals that are specifically designed to provide easy detection of pre tampering, will harvest the benefits of decreased pilferage.
In other words, security seals that provide easy identification of pre- tampering also serve the purpose of being “pilferage deterrent”.
Often, the cost difference between using a poorly designed security seal and a uniquely designed product that adds real value in the supply chain is only a few cents per seal, so a cost-benefit analysis will most likely prove that it pays to choose good security seal designs.
iSecurity Seals' products offer real value to the end users, by providing the highest level of tamper detection.

The Primary Purpose of a Seal.

 

The two primary purposes of a security seal are to resist tampering and provide proof of tampering.
The important challenge for the security seal industry is to continuously developing products that meet or exceed the requirements of the market while providing unique tamper detection features. Equally important is the challenge for security seal manufacturers to educate the users of security seals. This includes making educated choices on what security seals to use for different applications and situations, how to use them and what procedures should be implemented around the usage of the seals.

Here's How iSecurity Seals can help you.

 

Product quality, precise lead times, good customer service and cost competitive pricing are ALL important parameters, iSecurity Seals recognizes the need for security seals and protecting the global supply chain.

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Security Seals Best Practices

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Best Practices to Follow

 

      Security seals are used to as tamper evidence instruments. Security seals exists in various forms and usages, but their usefulness would be negligible if they are not used as an integral part of existing procedures and systems established by users to apply and monitor security seals. Here, the following points are intended to help seal users, assisting them in setting up the proper procedures and control systems, in order to use security seals to prevent pilferage and theft.

 

  Ordering Security Seals

 

1.   A company is strongly recommended to designate one staff to handle all seals purchases.

2.   All orders for security seals should come from on centralized location in the company.

3.   Shipment of security seals should be done to one specific location in the company.

4.   Security seals should be stamped with a marking and number series unique to the company that requires the seals.

5.   Color and location differentiation is one suggested method to identify different distribution centers or terminals of companies.

 

 

Storing Security Seals

 

      Security seals should always be kept in a secure area where only authorized personnel will have access. This will prevent fraudulent use of security seals. A log book of “seal release” must be kept.

Outbound Security Seal Log Book

 

      Maintain one log book for outbound seal recording and a separate log book for inbound seal recording. The outbound security seal log book should contain the following information:

1. Date and time of seal application.
2. Trailer or container number.
3. Shipment destination.
4. Name of the employee applying the seal.
5. Driver identity or other identification of personnel involved.

      If the driver is not an employee of the shipper, the application of the seal should be monitored by a representative of the shipper. Proper handing over procedures should be in place at all stages of the route.

 

 

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Elements of an Effective Security Seal Program and Areas of Responsibility

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Elements of an Effective Seal Program and Areas of Responsibility

1.   Seal Manufacturers Responsibility

•  Producing and shipping high quality Security Seals
•  To guarantee physical strength and integrity of the Security seal
• To ensure unique marking and numbering
• Provide Tamper resistance and tamper evidence solutions
• Advice customers finding proper selection of the Security seal solution to fit to specific customer needs

    2.  Customer and security seal user Responsibility

1.  Inspect your seals on receipt (type, colour, marking, quantity)
2. Proper storage of seals
3. Ensure that only authorized people have access to your warehouse resp. the security seals
4.  Document the seals given to the users
5. Train users on the features and the use of the seal
6. Train users on proper seal usage
7.  Educate users to watch for evidence of tampering
8. Documents taken to show seal was properly locked and intact after applying
9. Check integrity and number of the security seal before cutting or breaking it
10. Any irregularity or damage on the security seal has to recorded (photographed)

If needed, return such seals and application pictures to the seal manufacturer for inspection.

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3.   Seal Control and Application

• Store all seals securely 
• Implement an effective seal control and distribution system 
•  Inspect the seal prior to application / while secured on the application / after removal 
•  Keep records of all seals issued effectively

4.   For Nylon Seals

·         The moisture content of Nylon is in equilibrium with the relative humidity of the surrounding environment.

·         Relative humidity between 60% - 80% is the best condition for the seal to conform to the material specifications.

·         Thus during winter, the seals should not be stored in heated areas indoors (with relative humidity between 20% – 40%) in order to preserve its properties.

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Types of Security Seals

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Types of Security Seals

Security Seals made of plastic material

Plastic seals are manufactured from a plastic material and are mainly used as an indicator of tampering or unauthorised entry. Mainly designed as Pull-tight seal (variable length seal), Fixed length seal or Padlock Type seal.

Security Seals made of metal

•   Metal band / Metal Clip seals - manufactured from a metal material and are generally used to provide barrier protection.

•   Bolt seals - offer the highest level of barrier protection and are manufactured in two metal parts that are designed to fit together via a locking mechanism.

•   Cable seals - consist of a steel cable which is fixed at one end into the locking mechanism of the seal body.

•   Re-usable Security Seals - consist of a main re-usable body which can be sealed with a single use seal.

•   Electronic Seals - are typically reusable. Generate a unique time, date and number each time the seal is closed and opened. Register and record all sealing and opening events.

•   Tamper Evident Labels - can be physically stuck to a surface and give the user the option of leaving a residue, disintegrating, and/or displaying an indication of attempted removal or tampering.

Choosing the right Security Seal for the job

The following factors determine the choice of the appropriate seal for a particular role:

1.    What type of unit (bar trolley, container, bag, vehicle, door, tote box, ATM cassette, electricity meter etc.) is to be sealed?

2.    Under what ambient temperature conditions will the seals be used?

3.    How long will the security seal be fixed on the sealed unit?

4.    Are you looking for an easy removable seal or a barrier seal?

5.    For how long will the sealed unit be left unsupervised?

6.    How valuable are contents?

7.    Which type of number system is required for the application (sequential or random)?

8.    Must the serial number be electronically readable? Which type of barcode?

9.    What are the logistical requirements? (are various colours required?)

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