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How would you handle security at a 10,000 people event where laptops are likely to be left unattended ? It seems given that scenario tagging laptops and checki
by ig1 14y ago
How would you handle security at a 10,000 people event where laptops are likely to be left unattended ?
It seems given that scenario tagging laptops and checking them on entry/exit is probably the most effective solution.
- stwe 14y agoThese procedures trade my freedom and privacy for security. I always have someone keep an eye on my stuff, but I've also been at similar events (Chaos Communication Camp 2011) where keeping something unattended was not a problem at all. Treating all you attendees like potential thieves is simply a bad premise for a hacker event.
- ig1 14y agoAccording to the CCC FAQ Laptops have been stolen in the past
- biafra 14y agoYes. Of course. And there have been or will be stolen laptops at this event. The "security system" is easy to circumvent, if you do a little planning and want to steal something. The stickers are removable and re-attachable. You can register whatever, whenever you want. It is not done at the door. On my MacBook the serial number was taken from a screen, that I prepared. But even the CCC had several years of congress with this kind of "security". So I am not mad at the organizers. We even had one congress where every participant had his/her photo taken. This actually had a major uproar and wasn't done ever again. I think maybe the organizers will learn and do things differently next time. At least I hope if they do this again in Berlin. The most ridiculous things like not bringing lighters or no smoking outside the Hanger was removed from the Term & Conditions.