ESSA White Paper
We invite you to review our list of ESSA White Paper. The White Paper include in depth background information on secure storage products and standards. ESSA White Paper are an ESSA member-only benefit. The members receive approx. three new White Paper per year.
January 2026
Protection against Core Drill Attacks
Several heist occured in the past on strongrooms with a core drill used as a main tool. This White Paper gives a general background on a protection against these attacks from alarm systems to the core drill protection requirements of EN 1143-1 ("CD option") as well as the different tests performed on safes, strongrooms as well as strongroom doors.
October 2025
Country Information Sheet - Spain
Spain has one of the highest laws when it comes to the secure storage. In addition, Spain has an own standard for deposit lockers and for anchoring.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
September 2025
Country Information Sheet - China
From burglary classifications and safe locks to fire resistance - China has their own standards for secure storage units.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
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August 2025
Country Information Sheet - UK
The UK is one of the most complicated markets when it comes to secure storage. There are several side approvals not used in any other country and laws and even own standards.The Information sheet gives an overview of the market, it is exclusively available for ESSA members.
July 2025
In-Depth Analysis of Strongroom Security
Strongrooms, also known as vaults, are essential for banks and companies seeking high-level protection against burglaries. This White Paper is intended for security consultants who are planning new or assessing the security of existing strongrooms of EN 1143-1, UL 608 and other standards.
April 2025
Firearm Storage Laws in Europe
Even though the European market is harmonized, for storing weapons a harmonization does not exist. This White Paper gives an overview of the weapon storage laws of 27 European countries and summarizes advantages and disadvantages of different possibilities.
September 2024
ATMs tested against explosive attacks
Several security solutions aiming to protect against ATM explosive attacks are available. Some of the solutions aim to stop the explosion from happening/reduce the damage others aim to destroy the content inside of the ATM. This White Paper gives a brief introduction on the general attack strategies of the burglar and gives in depth background on one of the solutions against these attacks: Explosive tested ATM safes according to the European Standard EN 1143-1.
January 2024
Secure Cabinets
Secure Cabinets are primarily used in private residential setting to secure goods with lower value. They are intended to protect against opportunist burglaries only for a short time.
This White Paper gives a detailed evaluation of Secure Cabinets, which are certified according to the European Standard EN 14450. In addition, EN 14450 secure cabinets are compared to other secure storage units.
October 2023
Burglary resistant construction products (EN 1627)
This White Paper gives a simplified introduction to the testing procedures and the requirements of the European burglary resistance door, window and shutter standards EN 1627, EN 1628, EN 1629 and EN 1630. It is written for insurers or manufacturers and distributors that have not yet been in contact with these products.