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Key Management
Cloud-Native Access Control Solution for Keys
Monitor and control access to keys in real time with a secure, cloud-native platform accessible anytime, anywhere from any device.
Electronic key cabinet
Torus is an elegant and sophisticated electronic key cabinet that is easy to use and scale
across your workplace(s).Torus is recognized as the only enterprise-grade solution for managing keys.
Key management software
Take control of your keys with Torus key management software. Eliminate the frustrations
and anxiety with managing keys and gain real-time visibility of key usage and know who has them.
Integrated key management
Torus offers an integrated key management solution that seamlessly integrates with a
wide range of access control, visitor management, vehicle management, and identity management systems.
Cloud-Native Access Control Solution for Keys
Monitor and control access to keys in real time with a secure, cloud-native platform accessible anytime, anywhere from any device.
Electronic key cabinet
Torus is an elegant and sophisticated electronic key cabinet that is easy to use and scale across your workplace(s).Torus is recognized as the only enterprise-grade solution for managing keys.
Key management software
Take control of your keys with Torus key management software. Eliminate the frustrations and anxiety with managing keys and gain real-time visibility of key usage and know who has them.
Integrated key management
Torus offers an integrated key management solution that seamlessly integrates with a wide range of access control, visitor management, vehicle management, and identity management systems.SEE HOW TORUS WORKS USING MOBILE WALLET CREDENTIALS POWERED BY SWIFTCONNECT AND HID.
Why Torus?
Certified security
Best practice encryption and identity management, including multi-factor authentication.
Easy to use
Torus cabinets and software are easy to use resulting in smooth adoption.
Quick to install
No software to install, no local servers required. DHCP, PoE and 4G included.
Return on investment
Eliminate labor costs, contractor fees and the price of changing locks.
Remote key control
Make fast, informed decisions with insightful dashboards and reports accessible from anywhere, anytime.
Unlimited Scalability
Use one account for unlimited keys, cabinets and buildings – perfect for organizations with multiple locations.
Sms and Email Alerts
Resolve security issues faster and keep the right people informed with real-time notifications.
Solution for the future
Torus keeps evolving with over-the-air updates–making it a smart, long-term investment.
Customer Success Stories
Discover the challenges our customers face and see how an effective key management system empowers them to focus on priority tasks having the confidence that their keys are secure and under control.
30,000 Hours saved per year
How DPS is saving 30,000 hours every year by automating key management
Managing keys across 200+ buildings is a significant challenge. The process was inefficient, frustrating, and raised security concerns for students, staff, and school assets. The keys were controlled manually, resulting in a waste of time and resources.
Facilities personnel spent many hours trying to manage keys manually, causing great frustration.
11,972 Hours saved per year
How Boston University saves 11,972 hours every year with Torus and CCURE 9000
The security team at Boston University faced challenges in monitoring campus security and operations from a single platform. Despite using a competitor key management system, it lacked tight and reliable integration with CCure 9000. As the information spread across disparate systems, it was difficult to pull reports and posed a risk of misinformation.
Achieved 4.4 Month ROI
How South Dakota DoC achieved a 4.4 month ROI with Torus and Gallagher Security
At SDDoc, it is essential that they manage keys securely and efficiently. With no access control for keys in place, the key management process was manual, inefficient, frustrating, and time-consuming. Control room personnel spent hours manually issuing and receiving keys from hundreds of staff and contractors across two shifts, daily. In addition, there wasn’t an audit trial or ability to report on who had what keys at any point in time.
6,000 Hours saved per year
How CHOC is saving 6,000 hours every year by automating access control for keys
The operations team at CHOC faced challenges in managing facility keys. Without an access control system for keys in place, keys were issued manually with one staff member acting as a steward. Staff and contractors had to wait for the steward to issue and collect keys, causing delays in emergency situations. Manual key handling resulted in human errors, lost keys, time-consuming processes and staff spending valuable time trying to gain access to keys.
10,400 Hours saved per year
How World Trade Center (WTC) saves 10,400 hours every year
Managing keys at the 3 World Trade Center (WTC) in New York city was a significant challenge for the facilities management department. Key management process was manual, inefficient, frustrating, and time-consuming. Master keys frequently went missing, leading to the replacement of keys on a regular basis. Janitors had unrestricted access to high security keys, allowing them to enter tenant locations for cleaning and maintenance.
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What’s inside:
Key audits (and why they matter)
Creating a tailored key hierarchy
The secret to key bunching
Clear ground rules for better key control
frequently asked questions
What is best practice key management?
Do organizations still have keys?
Yes. Despite the wide adoption of electronic access solutions, virtually all buildings have master (and sub master) keys as the ultimate method of access. Then there are keys for fire safety, electrical, HVAC services – physical keys are also used for overrides and backups, should electrical systems fail.Â
What is best practice key management?
Keys should be secured when not being used by people (generally in a secure cabinet). Access to keys should be controlled using credential management (eg UserID & PIN, card, fob, mobile wallet or biometrics) and recorded for transparency and accountability. Keys should remain on site at all times and should not go home with staff or contractors.
Why do we need key management?
Firstly, because physical keys are the ultimate form of access to all buildings, thus they are an essential security risk. Secondly, manual management of keys causes frustration and enormous inefficiency for staff and contractors who need access to buildings to perform their jobs. Losing a master key poses a significant threat to security and safety, and the resulting efforts to re-key the site are expensive and disruptive.Â
What types of keys should we be concerned about?
All keys which secure access to buildings (eg master, sub-master), critical safety assets (fire systems, alarms, security, utilities) and valuable assets (medication, storage rooms, asset lockers, vehicles).
What is Torus?
Torus is an elegant and sophisticated key management system designed to securely manage your organization’s keys and valuable items. Torus has three major components:-
- Torus Cabinet. This is an access-controlled, connected cabinet that secures and manages your keys
- Torus Software. This application allows you to manage your personnel and their permissions along with reporting and notifications.
- Integrations. Torus has a REST API infrastructure and can work seamlessly with many access control systems and visitor/contractor management solutions.
What is Torus Software?
Torus Software is a cloud-native, access control platform that enables real-time management of your keys which are secured in Torus cabinets. Torus Software is accessible via a web browser from any device that is connected to internet.
What are Torus Cabinets?
Torus Cabinets are elegant and highly robust storage units for keys and other valuable items. Users can interact via the touch screen interface or access keys using card, mobile wallet or biometric credentials. Users will only be able to access specific keys that they have permission to, and every transaction (e.g. key taken, key returned etc) is automatically recorded.Â
Does Torus integrate with other systems?
As more and more products and technologies are developed, it’s important for them all to work together so administrators are not having to manage multiple, disparate systems. For this reason, the Torus architecture was designed with integrations in mind. There are many existing integrations with on-prem access control systems (eg CCure 9000, Gallagher, Genetec, Inner Range, Lenel etc) as well as cloud-based systems (e.g. Brivo, Feenics, Honeywell Forge) and single sign on (SSO). Torus is also regularly adding more integrations so if there’s a product you don’t see, please get in touch with us.Â
Why is Torus unique?
Torus is the only enterprise grade solution for managing keys. Because it is cloud-native and uses a modern ‘tech-stack’, it’s quick to install, easy to use and can be endlessly scaled across organizations, locally and globally – using a single software account. Because it is cloud-native Torus customers save huge amounts of unnecessary investment in IT hardware and resources.
Information security
Is Torus Secure?
Yes. Torus provides the highest levels of certified information security. ISO27001 and SOC2 certification delivered using Tier 4 Microsoft Azure data centers. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 encryption algorithm.
Is Torus an IoT product?
Yes. Torus cabinets communicate using MQTT protocol via TLS1.2 with AES 256-bit encryption. They are ultimately scalable across an organization using a single Torus Software account.
How is my data managed?
Torus does not store payment information or sensitive personal information. Storing email addresses and phone numbers is optional, but they do allow for real-time messaging capabilities. You decide the labels and the information to give your keys and access groups, and all of this information is secured safely and accessible via correct authentication. Strong password and MFA are used for administrators. As per our software terms, all of this data belongs to you / your organization.Â
Can I trust Torus?
Torus is ISO27001 and IS9001 certified and benefits from SOC1&2 and HIPPA certification with Microsoft Azure. Torus is Cyber GRX certified and has many specific approvals related to enterprise organizations and governments (e.g. state government, federal agencies, public schools, municipalities). Torus is the most secure key management system available today.
