[Gllug] Securing a standalone server on a casino floor.

[John Hearns]

On 1 April 2011 14:24, tid <td at bloogaloo.co.uk> wrote:
> I'm about to take on a short project securing a stand-alone server
> running an Linux/java-based gambling app driving one display
> on a casino floor  - I don't have many details about the app, but the
> client wants all physical access to the machine disabled. There
> will be two modes: "demo", and "live", which will be controlled by
> inserting a USB dongle, then removing it.


Locate the machine in a back office. "Back racked" in the jargon.

Buy one of these:

http://www.teradici.com/pcoip/pcoip-products/oem-solutions.php

Amulet Hotkey have offices in Borough High Street - tell them I sent you.
Or buy a Samsung NC240 monitor, and dress it up in a gtitzy cage.

Configure the Teradici thin client to reject (*) any USB devices other
than the USB dongle,
keyboard and mouse. Sorted.




(*) The host computer will not even get a signal that any other USB
device has been inserted.
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