The art and science of making and breaking locks is done by
locksmiths as well as the profession is recognized as
locksmithing. Sometimes, called security engineering, a highly
established way of cracking locks and home security systems was
referred to as lock picking. We've got the technology behind
making locks has not changed since middle ages. The fundamental
technology involves the 'pin tumbler' methodology. Hence the
role of the traditional locksmith has not yet changed much.
However, using the advent of technology generally and digital
and lasers, home security systems have undergone a
metamorphosis. It is common that today's security engineer as he
is recognized as is more adept with laser and computer or
digital systems rather than the traditional lock. Inside the the
past, just one locksmith will make a lock single handedly. Hours
at work with use of files and hammer would make a single lock.
Today the method of manufacturing locks have changed. A same
basic design is utilized with one part being un