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From: majors@milton.u.washington.edu (Robert Majors)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Subject: Re: Tips for Macs on a student network
Message-ID: <1991Jun19.184154.9643@milton.u.washington.edu>
Date: 19 Jun 91 18:41:54 GMT
References: <1991Jun17.165139.575@groucho> <84119@bu.edu>
Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
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There are many issues concerning security and public access labs. Here
are some, with some ideas &/or questions:

PHYSICAL SECURITY:
We've installed locks and cables, and a capacitance/loop system which
uses satin cord (phone line) to detect either/or a break in the system
(indicating the cord has been cut or disconnected (it's looped through
the devices)) or if someone has touched the device (at night) using
a capacitance system. When set off, the central unit makes noise, and/or
triggers an external security system.

SOFTWARE SECURITY:
We've purchased PassProof units to physically block access to the floppy
drive (it can be unlocked and removed). There are also special screws to
make it harder to open the CPU and take cards/SIMMS; also blocks to the
SCSI port.

Other ideas are appreciated.

PS  At some point, would there be enough interst to set up a mac/student/ 
public access group???

Bob Majors
UW Language Learning Center