Physical Device Security

  • Unauthorized Access to Device:
  • Leaving a device unlocked could lead to unauthorized access to the device and the data able to be accessed through it. 
  • Unauthorized access to the device could also lead to malicious dongles or software being added to the device. 

 

  • Loss of device:
  • From being rendered inoperable
  • Stolen

 

  • Sanitation of data:
  • Unless otherwise specified, data should be wiped from devices when they are being retired from a project
  • CSU Surplus has a sanitation service to securely wipe or destroy devices following industry best practices