On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Malcolm Greene <[email protected]> wrote: > Looking for ideas on how to prevent users from removing USB devices > from the workstations to which they are attached, eg. some type of > physical way to secure USB connections. I'm working with a customer who > has a problem with keyboards, mice, and access card readers - all USB > devices - mysteriously disappearing. Its not the replacement costs > that are the concern - its the down time that ensues when the devices > are missing and a user can't use a workstation.
I assume you're only worried about peripherals walking off and not securing the actual ports. A simple (but fairly crude) approach would be to use a smallish padlock around the cables, and a nice, beefy chain or cable. The chain should block enough of the shackle to prevent the plug ends from being able to pass through while the lock is closed. Some washers or other hardware could also be used to help block the shackle. Not that I've ever actually done this, but it should work. dt -- Dave Thayer Denver, CO _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAAo+qoX5=ASKOq3+ah3FzosBV+D44=seubt_ihxpppbfkfz...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
