Security issues – Apple Workgroup Server 8150/110 User Manual

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Security issues

The Workgroup Server 8150 lets you concentrate valuable or sensitive
information on one system that can be physically isolated and more carefully
monitored than would be possible if that information were stored on personal
computers. Before you set up the server, you may want to consider two
measures that you can take to secure the hardware components: physically
isolating the system and using a locking cable to secure the system.

Physically isolating the system

It is important to note that even if software security features (such as password
protection or locking screen savers) are in use on the server, it is still possible
to disconnect peripheral devices from your server. There is no better way to
protect hardware components than by physically isolating the server system—
locking it either in a well-ventilated cabinet or in a room with controlled
access. Depending on your security needs, the nature of the data stored on the
server and its external drives may warrant the effort.

Using a locking cable

As an alternative to isolating the system completely in an area of controlled
access, you can purchase a locking cable and attach it to your server. The back
panel has a built-in port for a locking cable. Follow the instructions supplied
with the locking cable to secure it to your server.

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