CyberLock is an access control system that does not require wiring to each door. There are 4 elements that make up the CyberLock high security access control system:

1. The cylinder that can be retrofitted into any lock
2. The key that is either battery operated or re-chargable. The key powers the lock.
3. An updater to get the audit trail from the key and assign new access rights.
4. Software that allows you to control the access people have and view audit trails.

Below is a video overview taken at the recent Security in Government conference in Canberra, Australia.

The Cyber Lock access control system is endorsed by the Australian government for secure area applications. This is the highest security rating available. We have found the vast range of security lock cylinders available from Cyberlock means that we can fit the product to most locking systems including padlocks, door locks, server racks, outdoor locks such as communication pits, parking metres and vending machines.

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Electronic security integrator Independent Locksmiths & Security has installed Milestone IP-based video management solution incorporating Axis and Mobotix cameras, along with Crow AcNet Pro access control at Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta.

Article by John Adams, Security Electronics & Networks Magazine

IF there’s a classic application in which networked electronic security solutions leverage existing infrastructure it’s educational facilities including schools and universities. The key element is the significant investment schools make in their educational computer networks and Arthur Phillip High School in Parramatta is no exception to this rule. 

With more than 1500 students, many with laptops, Arthur Phillip High School (APHS) has its own wireless network as well as a 1GB fibre LAN supplemented by a laser link connecting its central server room to remote buildings across split campuses on either side of Macquarie St. 

APHS’ decision to go with an IP security solution coincided neatly with the NSW Department of Education and Training’s investment of nearly $A1 billion in the Computers in Schools Program. This investment saw powerful new IT infrastructure installed at APHS. Important too, it meant that as the new network was installed, the legacy network could be populated by IP surveillance and access control devices. 

Supporting the IP security solution at APHS was a grant from the national Secure Schools Program which was set up to help at-risk schools offer safe and secure environments for students and teachers. Given APHS’s situation in what is now a buzzing business and recreation hub, enhancing security was vital to the school.   

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Independent Locksmiths & Security are the contracted suppliers of all Education Department ( ES ) school padlocks.

Orders need to be on a school letterhead and can be faxed to

1300 500 601 or e-mailed to service@ilss.com.au.

Orders will need to contain the following information;

1.The school's unique ES number. (Example ; ES29)

2.Quantity of padlocks.

3.Type of padlocks needed.

       EDU245SPECIAL                        EDU245                               EDU245A

4.Toll Priority delivery or shop pick up from Independent Locksmiths & Security retail shop located at 552-560 Church st North Parramatta.

Please note that a key will be supplied with each padlock ordered and additional keys can also be supplied if needed.

• EDU4MLAKEY (Product code for additional keys)

For further information, please call Ian Sullivan on

1300 500 600 or e-mail ians@ilss.com.au.