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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 breached and the source of the application stays…
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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?
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Port Security / MAC lock with Netgear GS752TXS

Has anybody here has in use the Netgear GS752TXS (52 Port Stackable Smart Switch with 10GE uplink) with port security active? I would like to activate port security on specific ports to allow only one specific device (MAC) on this port. That´s what…
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Server room door automatic opener

I'm looking to solve the problem of having the server room door open "automatically" when we need to move a large amount of equipment into the room. The typical case is the lab admin gets a large box and holds it with both hands as he hip-checks…
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BOOT OS from a remote drive ? hard disk drive security

SUMMARY I have a third party requirement to run an operating system from a remote secured disk. The user is concerned about hard disk security but is not concerned about the risk to the remaining hardware. At this stage I am not aware which OS…
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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 something that will keep people from bumping fiber…
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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? Server room door security
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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 user name), and I would like to secure the buildings…
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Cloud server vulnerability analysis

I have multiple Hetzner cloud servers (Ubuntu 18.04) and I have encrypted the home directory with a +128-bit encryption using cryptsetup/LUKS. The server may only be accessed with SSH or Wireguard. SSH port is non-standard and we use also fail2ban…
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How can prevent local access to my server (either host or virtualbox Ubuntu 16.04 )

I have a web application (PHP) which i need to leave in a customer premise. They have no internet and are not willing to use internet to use my app. So i have to leave a linux server at their place. But i'm worried about someone accessing my server…
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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 information, and then protect ports. What vulnerability…
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WRT160NL Linksys Cisco Wifi router

There is a WRT160NL Cisco Wifi router, and has to decrease the wifi range, so it cannot go outside of the office. I tried to find this settings on the admin page, but I have not found yet. Does anybody know what this setting could be? I have removed…
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Alternatives to a Replacement Key for Dell PowerEdge 2950 Server

So ... Dell says they don't sell the part. I've read elsewhere that they can be obtained through a VAR. Then there's the bust open the lock option. Is there an easier, less aesthetically damaging alternative out there?
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SSL reverse proxy and security (eavesdropping)

I am new to the hosting in datacenter. I would host my app in a datacenter (colocation). I can sell me only the bay I need. I would like to use a SSL reverse proxy : SSL Reverse proxy + LoadBalancer <----> WebServer1 …
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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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