Chapter
Understanding Door Latches and Gate Security
36:02 - 41:26 (05:23)
The two types of latches in a door are spring latch and dead latch each having different mechanisms. The dead latch adds extra security to prevent door-bypass techniques while gates with big gaps are vulnerable to forced entry.
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The speaker and his team sneaked into a gated community at night for a security testing without going over the barbed wire or setting off any sensors using the gap on the gate.
36:02 - 37:51 (01:49)
Summary
The speaker and his team sneaked into a gated community at night for a security testing without going over the barbed wire or setting off any sensors using the gap on the gate. They were more concerned about the neighbors taking matters into their own hands at the time of civil unrest in America.
ChapterUnderstanding Door Latches and Gate Security
Episode95: Jon & Brian's Big Adventure
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Dead latches have an extra post that can be depressed to prevent the latch from being pushed, making it more secure than a typical spring latch.
37:51 - 41:26 (03:34)
Summary
Dead latches have an extra post that can be depressed to prevent the latch from being pushed, making it more secure than a typical spring latch. However, improper installation of the dead latch can compromise its effectiveness.