Re: [H] Physical security - locks?

[maccrawj]

Get a 16ch video recorder  lock it in a safe bolted to the floor. At least the video 
coverage  quality would net better pics of the perps, hopefully who could not steal 
the safe!


Scott Sipe wrote:

Hey all,

Our office was broken into twice on the same night this weekend -- alarm system 
went off, cops called, etc -- computer equipment grabbed both times before 
anybody arrived. Along with additional cameras (thieves avoided most of our 
cameras -- Dlinks), I've been looking at ways to make the theft of computer 
equipment at least take longer.

Does anybody have experience with those small lock slots on 
monitors/printers/computers/laptops/etc? The Kensington security slot 
according to wikipedia. I was thinking if we could chain down a couple of our more 
vulnerable computers, that could at least slow down potential thieves until responders 
arrived.

Any advice / experience appreciated!

Scott

Re: [H] Physical security - locks?

[Rick Glazier]

I think a small bolt cutter would make those a non- issue.
(It makes them carry that along, so maybe they would get a little less...)

You have to harden the building a little.
When we were usually done (for customers), even the Firemen had to
chop a hole through the wall to get in.
Which is what anyone else will do unless they chop a hole
in the roof instead.
(Our customers have had both done.)

A nice loud alarm and fast COPS are good...
A silent alarm and REALLY fast COPS are better.

Rick

From: Scott Sipe 

Our office was broken into twice on the same night this weekend...

Re: [H] Physical security - locks?

[Brian Weeden]

I would be very skeptical of anyone selling you pick-proof locks or the
such.  It has been proven time and time again that such things do not
exist.  Even these companies that bilk the US government and security
agencies several hundred dollars for each lock are really just ripping them
off.  And of course, a good lock is only as good as the windows or door
frame around it, which can usually be smashed open anyways.

I think you're on the right approach by assuming that thieves will get in
and the goal would be to increase the time it takes to make off.  Also, you
might want to try deterrent-type activities, like very obvious video cameras
(with fake red lights, even if they aren't hooked to anything), signs, and
good lighting.

---
Brian Weeden
Technical Advisor
Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundation.org
+1 (514) 466-2756 Canada
+1 (202) 683-8534 US


On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Scott Sipe csco...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hey all,

 Our office was broken into twice on the same night this weekend -- alarm
 system went off, cops called, etc -- computer equipment grabbed both times
 before anybody arrived. Along with additional cameras (thieves avoided most
 of our cameras -- Dlinks), I've been looking at ways to make the theft of
 computer equipment at least take longer.

 Does anybody have experience with those small lock slots on
 monitors/printers/computers/laptops/etc? The Kensington security slot
 according to wikipedia. I was thinking if we could chain down a couple of
 our more vulnerable computers, that could at least slow down potential
 thieves until responders arrived.

 Any advice / experience appreciated!

 Scott