Understanding certification in safe storage

When your business operates in high‑risk or highly regulated environments, or when you need to protect irreplaceable assets, peace of mind is not a nice‑to‑have, it is essential. Whether safeguarding sensitive data, high‑value items or customer trust, you must look beyond the assumption that the physical size and weight of a product alone are enough. In an age of increasingly sophisticated theft, this assumption could prove costly. 

The importance of certified security products.

Criminals have evolved their methods substantially over recent years. Though there are still opportunist thieves out there, in 2026 the majority are coordinated, knowledgeable and equipped with advanced equipment. This was echoed in Europol’s 2025 report: “The changing DNA of serious and organised crime”, which discussed the use of advanced tooling, technology and techniques. These factors caused a ripple in our industry and in a bid to deter criminals and protect our customers and you as the consumer, certification testing standards set by leading industry bodies have evolved to reflect the realities of the modern-day criminal.

Certification and testing to protect you.

The benefits of certified safes and vaults is you can guarantee they’ve undergone extensive burglary testing in a controlled environment. Independent testers will work to the new standards, for example T2 standard that assesses a safes resistance to more powerful tools such as electric cutting discs, thermal lances and electric building hammers. But it’s important to note this list is not extensive, the certification requirements continue to evolve to tackle the everchanging threats and techniques in the market. It’s why you should choose certified security solutions, there’s no chance involved, just absolute certainty. It’s also just one of the reasons international insurers trust certified safe storage. 

Peace of mind always.

Testing procedures are facilitated by brands but always executed by independent bodies specific to your location. Depending on where you are in the world, we work with certification bodies such as ECBs, VdS, BIS (India) and UL (US), each leading the way through production auditing and testing to provide substantiated certification. It’s this transparency you should be looking for when searching for a safe or a vault.  This is because you’re guaranteed an entire background of what the product offers and its results, granting you informed decision making and peace of mind.  

No stone unturned.  

One of the additional benefits of choosing certified security solutions is the testing procedures do not just assess physical features like locks and doors. It’s a comprehensive, holistic testing procedure that assesses the entirety of the safe, including each individual component to eliminate any potential weakness. This is what separates certified solutions from uncertified alternatives that may look secure but fails under real attack. It’s all about delivering you confidence and a complete guarantee.  

Reduce risk and uncertainty.  

If you already have a safe or vault in your home or business, it’s worth reviewing its condition, installation and suitability for what you’re storing. While safes are often a long term investment, changes in wear, usage or insured values can mean they no longer fully meet insurer requirements. In some cases, this may affect how a claim is assessed following a break in or tampering.

Whether you’re upgrading your security or purchasing a safe for the first time, certified safe storage plays an important role in managing risk and supporting insurance protection, while also increasing physical and emotional security.

Exceeding expectations.

At Gunnebo Safe Storage, we’re looking beyond current certified safe storage standards and analysing real and potential attack scenarios. This is why we’re working with independent certification bodies to go even further with testing. Our range of safes and vaults is tested to ascertain core drilling resistance and impact from explosives.  

Our certified security solutions offer verified protection, insurance compliance guarantees, and complete confidence that your safe or vault will perform when it matters most. To explore more about standards and certification, head to our certification page.