Security device for electronics

摘要

A lock and modular system for securing an electronic device. The system includes a device security module that couples to an electronic device and secures the electronic device to its location. A monitor module ensures that the device security module is coupled to the electronic device before a data security module allows the electronic device to operate. The monitor module may also require that the device security module be recognized before the electronic device will operate. If the device security module is coupled and recognized, the user is prompted to provide an encryption key. If the key is correct, the electronic device will operate. The user may have a limited number of attempts to provide the encryption key. If the user makes too many attempts, the electronic device is disabled and the data thereon destroyed. If the device security module is uncoupled during operation, the electronic device is shut down.

主权项

1. A lock for an electronic device, the lock comprising:
a device security module that couples to the electronic device and secures the electronic device to a physical location; a monitor module that determines whether the device security module is coupled to the electronic device; a storage device security module that encrypts data on the electronic device with an encryption key, wherein the storage device security module is a part of a storage device of the electronic device; and a data security module that prevents the electronic device from operating in response to determining that the device security module is not coupled to the electronic device, wherein the data security module
prevents the electronic device from being powered on unless the device security module is coupled to the electronic device; andrequires that a user provide the encryption key before the startup of the electronic device.