Category: 2. Security (220-1002)

Microsoft’s Active Directory provides for centralized management for Windows Domain Services. Login script When a user logs in with their active directory credentials, the administrator can have the computer run…

A privacy screen can be placed on top of your laptop screen or desktop monitor. This limits the screen’s viewing angle so that only users sitting directly in front of…

Cable locks Cable locks are not the strongest of security measures because they can be cut. But it will help to deter theft. For more information on cable locks, see…

Biometric locks provide access to restricted areas through the use of hand, finger, or retina scanning. You could also have a voiceprint. Biometric locks usually work by saving a mathematically…

Security guard You may have security guard employees that help to restrict access by checking identification of employees and guests. Door lock

Smart cards may be used to provide physical access. You may have to insert a smart card into the reader in order to unlock a door.

Some organizations will utilize badge readers to allow physical access into restricted areas. The badge readers can utilize RFID technology to read RFID badges. There are readers for magnetic swipe…