On Tue, 18 Jul 2000 17:48:15 CDT, you wrote:
>As far as tamper resistant PC hardware... it sounds like you are looking for
>something like Microsoft's SYSKEY ability to render the OS usless without a
>type of bootable key (Floppy and/or password). Even if you were to install
>such a program your would be attacker would be able to circumvent any such
>program by accessing the disk as data instead of a system partition.
>
>If the level of security is as important as you indicate. I would recomment
>rigging a little extra current to be fed into the HD apon entry of the box.
>You could design the circuit to be a simple switch with a photosensitive
>diode. As soon as light hit the diode that baby would conduct and munch away
>at your HD. Just an idea, I'm sure we could get creative with such a design.
If I were really, really paranoid, I'd think about digging a server
bay in the basement floor; line it with a chilled water jacket for
cooling; concrete right over it. Needing a jackhammer to get to it
for equipment upgrades would be a hassle, but it'd be secure.
On a more light hearted note:
A thermite charge over the drive bays would slag 'em pretty good.
Best to arrange for some sort of key pad, in addition to your
photocell trigger, or you'll never get the case closed or opened
again.
