Security Ratings Explained
Security Ratings
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Hafren Security Ratings

Security Level 1

Entry Level
Fasteners offer protection from vandalism and opportunistic crime. Drivers can be purchased by the general public.

Security Level 2

Enhanced Security
Fasteners are less Common and less Recognizable. Driver Tooling is non-standard and Harder for the general public to buy.

Security Level 3

Medium Security
Rarer (less well-known) products. Supply of driver tooling is controlled, less readily available to buy, enhancing the security of the assembly.

Security Level 4

High Security
Either 1-way permanent fixing, or rare Hafren patented high security products requiring specialist tooling to remove (only available from Hafren approved distributors).

Security Level 5

Maximum Security
Highest security available. Products are either 1-way permanent fixings, or require bespoke exclusive, custom made driver tools to remove.

Case Study: Protecting Computer RAM

The Problem: Hafren Fasteners has recently partnered with the University of West Scotland to provide a secure solution to stamp out the impact of the theft of computer RAM. The University recognised a potential vulnerability in campus IT suites that could lead to the unauthorized removal of computer RAM. Standard screws allowed easy access to internal components, creating an opportunity for parts to be removed and resold online. The university took a proactive approach to secure it’s assets before the issue escalated further.


The Impact: Without intervention, this vulnerability could have led to significant financial and operational impact. Each potential incident carried an estimated cost of £350 per machine, with worst scenarios reaching up to £750 per system. Across 100 machines, this represented a potential loss of £35,000-£75,000, alongside disruption to student access, increased IT workload and reduced system availability.


The Solution: The University of West Scotland partnered with Hafren Fasteners to identify a secure fastening solution. Level 3 Security Rating System Zero® security fasteners were implemented, providing high resistance to tampering while still allowing authorised access with dedicated tooling. The fasteners were supplied through distributor Bell Donaldson Steele using Hafren Fasteners same day dispatch.


The Result: By acting early, the university removed a clear point of vulnerability before it could develop into a recurring issue. The solution protected valuable IT assets, avoided future replacement and labour costs and ensured consistent availability of workstations for students.Potential vulnerability had the capacity to introduce a growing financial pressure over time. Each occurrence may have involved around £250 for replacement RAM, alongside approximately 2 hours of engineer time at £50/hour for installation and reconfiguration — bringing the estimated cost to £350 per machine. In more severe cases, where systems could not be recovered, full replacement costs may have reached up to £750 per machine.Across 100 machines, this equates to between £35,000 and £75,000 in potential losses, alongside disruption to student access and increased pressure on IT resources. The ongoing cycle of theft, repair, and downtime made the issue both costly and unsustainable.By comparison, implementing System Zero® required just 3 hours of engineer time (£150) and a one-off £100 product cost across all machines (£250 total) — a minimal investment that eliminated repeat incidents and protected long-term IT infrastructure.

 

Overall, using our System Zero® Range saved the university up to £74,750. A quick fix for maximum protection.

 

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