Don’t lose your valuable computer equipment to the opportunist burglar
Choosing Your Security Product
There are a wide variety of products available within the general sections outlined below. The information given should be useful when choosing the appropriate security products for you.
Marking your property with your company name or postcode or with a DNA chemical coding may discourage opportunistic theft and will certainly assist the Police with the return of your goods if recovered. This method of security can offer a cost-effective solution if dealing with many items.
This method obviously does not prevent removal of property and for maximum benefit should be used in conjunction with other security devices.
Average Price: £230.00
Cable and Lock Devices
These are simple but effective systems that are designed to stop opportunistic theft but offer little or no defense against the organised thief. Popular due to their low cost and easy installation, cable and lock devices give a good level of security to equipment in public areas with easy access. Keying options are usually availablesuch as keyed alike and master keyed.
Average Price: £240.00
Lock Down Systems
Lock down plates and rail systems, if properly designed and fitted; offer a high level of security for all valuable items. Adhesive pads and bolts used secure to the base plate to a work surface and the top plate or pads are attached to the equipment usually to adhesive to avoid impact with the manufacturers warranty, the two halves are then locked together. A well-designed lock down system will ensure that fixings are protected and that relocation or replacement is simple. Keyed alike and master keyed options are usually available.
Average price: £50.00
Data Access Control
There are a variety of data security options available. Some offer-sophisticated software with encrypted codes, others physically deny access to drives. Drive locks are inserted into the drive and are attached to the face of the drive and are designed to ensure only the key holder has access and keep unauthorized users out. Keyed alike and master keyed options are usually available.
Average Price: £25.00
Equipment Alarms
These normally take the form of movement detectors and incorporate a trembles sensor which will activate an audible alarm should the illegal motion be detected. Other options are also available and these include ambient light detectors and dye to mark internal components making resell difficult. This type of security product is supplied either as an internal unit, some of which fit into expansion slots, or on the external unit which can be permanently attached.
Average Price: £565.00
For more information, please consult your local PC dealer or MacCraw Associates.
