Computing device security
Techniques for providing security for a computing device are described herein. In one example, a maintenance issue for the computing device is detected. Additionally, a maintenance credential proximate the computing device can be detected. Furthermore, an alarm system within the computing device can be disabled in response to detecting an authorized maintenance credential.
1. A method for providing security for a computing device comprising:
detecting a maintenance issue for the computing device;
detecting a radio frequency identification device proximate the computing device;
detecting a maintenance credential proximate the computing device from the radio frequency identification device;
determining the maintenance credential authorizes maintenance to be performed on the computing device;
disabling an alarm system within the computing device in response to detecting an authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device; and
deactivating a radio-frequency identification radio in the computing device in response to determining the maintenance issue is resolved.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alarm system comprises sending an electronic notification to an administrator.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alarm system comprises emitting a sound indicative of unauthorized access to the computing device.
4. The method of claim 1 , comprising storing a service repair log in response to detecting the authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the maintenance credential is stored in a secured non-volatile, read-only memory in the computing device.
6. The method of claim 1 , comprising displaying a light that indicates maintenance is to be performed on the computing device.
7. The method of claim 1 , comprising using a maintenance signal to indicate that a maintenance policy has been violated.
8. A computing device for providing security for a computing device comprising:
a radio-frequency identification radio to receive a maintenance credential;
a processor to execute stored computer-readable instructions; and
a storage device that stores computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to:
detect a maintenance issue for the computing device;
detect a radio frequency identification device proximate the computing device;
detect the maintenance credential proximate the computing device from the radio frequency identification device;
determine the maintenance credential authorizes maintenance to be performed on the computing device;
disable an alarm system within the computing device in response to detecting an authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device; and
deactivate the radio-frequency identification radio in response to determining the maintenance issue is resolved.
9. The computing device of claim 8 , wherein the alarm system comprises sending an electronic notification to an administrator.
10. The computing device of claim 8 , wherein the alarm system comprises emitting a sound indicative of unauthorized access to the computing device.
11. The computing device of claim 8 , wherein the computer-readable instructions direct the processor to store a service repair log in response to detecting the authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device.
12. The computing device of claim 8 , comprising a secured non-volatile, read-only memory to store the maintenance credential.
13. The computing device of claim 8 , comprising a light that indicates maintenance is to be performed on the computing device.
14. A non-transitory, computer-readable medium comprising a plurality of instructions that, in response to being executed on a computing device, cause the computing device to:
detect a maintenance issue for the computing device;
detect a radio frequency identification device proximate the computing device;
detect the maintenance credential from the radio-frequency identification device proximate the computing device;
determine the maintenance credential authorizes maintenance to be performed on the computing device;
disable an alarm system within the computing device in response to detecting an authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device; and
deactivate a radio-frequency identification radio in response to determining the maintenance issue is resolved.
15. The non-transitory machine readable medium of claim 14 , wherein the alarm system comprises sending an electronic notification to an administrator.
16. The non-transitory machine readable medium of claim 14 , wherein the instructions cause the computing device to store a service repair log in response to detecting the authorized maintenance credential proximate the computing device.