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Open source system for swipe card access?
We're looking at replacing our campus-wide magnetic swipe card system with something more robust. The "programmer" side of me says there's got to be an open-source, scalable solution that already does ...
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Steps to take when technical staff leave
How do you handle the departure process when privileged or technical staff resign / get fired? Do you have a checklist of things to do to ensure the continuing operation / security of the company's ...
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Does anyone make a small locking enclosure for 19" switches?
Every once in a while I need to put a rack mount switch on a table for a few days for LAN access. Does any company make a locking enclosure for a single 1U switch? The smaller the better. Just ...
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What are best pratices in securing proprietary server to a customer site?
An example of this would be something like the Google Search Appliance.
Areas covered might including closure and software security, remote access and updates, etc.
Looking more for a solution that ...
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Implement a rule to access physically the server room
We have a server room and right now it's like in wild west: the strongest one can get in and do whatever he wants.
I would like to prepare a list of rules to follow to monitor the access and ...
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How to minimize the risk of employees spreading critical information? [closed]
What's common sense when it comes to minimising the risk of employees spreading critical information to rivalling companies?
As of today, it's clear that not even the US government and military can ...
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Biometric scanner that scans the blood veins pattern in the palm
Is there some kind of a biometric scanner that can scan the pattern of blood veins in our palm?
Related questions:
Reputable Biometric Fingerprint Scanner & Access/Attendance Solutions?
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For Physical Security, what constitutes as a “Campus”?
In regards to physical security what constitutes a "Campus"? Is there a definition somewhere which describes what makes up a campus appose to standard set office buildings?
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Lock a server within a rack of several servers
I have a 42 RU Dell rack with several 2RU servers in it. I need to prevent physical access to one of the servers in the rack, but not the others. The face plate that comes with the Dell servers is ...
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Physical Access Control using Active Directory?
I would like to know if there is a way to use Active Directory for Physical Access Control ?
Example:
All users will have a RFID card or a fingerprint entry registered on the domain (linked to the ...
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How to physically secure a public terminal?
An organisation that I do work for has made the decision to move several public access terminals (Tower/Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse combo) into a public place.
These machines are already secured with ...
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How to secure a server physically and the software?
We are creating a web application that will be installed on a server and sold to a client, similar to a Google Mini Search appliance. We are looking at various ways to secure the server from being ...
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What is a secure way to transport hard drives?
I would like to transport several gigabytes (apx. 250 GB) worth of sensitive data from one location in the US to another. It seems at the moment the easiest way to do this is to ship an encrypted ...
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Physical port protection
I`m trying to find resources about Side Electromagnetic Radiation of computer ports, data bus, or any other channel, which can carry valuable information, and how it is possible to sniff this ...
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Server room door security
I wanted to know if anybody had any recommendations as to how to keep the server room secure from employees. There is a lock on the door, however, anybody with a building master (maintenance, owners, ...
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Security Camera in Server Room Recommendations
Does anyone have experience with network cams used for security purposes?
I need to monitor a remote location (server room) from both the local network and the internet preferably. I also need the ...
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Physical security for portable computers - any alternative to Kensington locks?
What can you use for theft-proofing portables aside from a Kensington lock, or a secure computer cabinet? Or have you had good results from using the former?
