Security Strategy: Universities and Schools
How universities and school systems
in the New York area prevent equipment theft
Every educational institution makes significant investments in technology. Losing equipment to theft means losses on many levels: lost instructional time, lost research, and lost precious resources. Most schools, in effect, self-insure, which makes the impact even worse. And most do not have the means to replace lost equipment, especially when it was purchased with grants and appropriations.
Besides worrying about lost PCs, educational institutions are concerned about the theft of projectors, televisions and other AV equipment, as well as laboratory equipment, mice, speakers, monitors and internal components, all of which can be protected.
The right theft prevention strategy depends on your equipment, your environment, your budget and the exposure at each of your locations.
As wireless classrooms and laptop configurations are deployed, schools try to provide carts and cabinets that provide the best possible security, as well as re-charging and electrical protection. A wide variety of these carts, cabinets and cases are available.
NYC Takes Action Against Theft |
Since 1988, the New York City Department of Education has awarded a comprehensive contract for to provide security devices for computers, printers, copiers, administrative equipment, AV and lab equipment... anything that could walk. It is the largest contract of its kind. Since 1988, the contract has been held by Datamation Systems.
New York sets extremely rigorous performance standards and requires anti-theft devices that not only deter thieves, but also carry a no-theft warranty that assures that equipment stolen will be replaced. Using special maximum security enclosures and pads with special keying, Datamation Systems has provided tens of thousands of such devices under this contract.
In Other Schools and Universities |
Hundreds of other school districts have programs to protect their equipment. Others implement programs as they deploy new technology. This is not just limited to urban districts; it is done by schools in suburban and rural areas, public and private.
Some Universities work security devices into their risk management programs, covering equipment losses only if a piece of equipment is secured or holding departments responsible for a significant deductible if an approved security device is not used.
For additional information on protecting school assets, please contact us.
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