Lockable keyboard cover/casing

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 12:52

Random question time, we have a desktop system that is secured away, but needs to remain switched on 24/7 with keyboard, mouse attached.

We want to put the keyboard in a lockable case during the night - in the morning, you unlock the case and you can access the keyboard.

Therefore the keyboard can't be accessed during the silent hours and we will know if someone has, because they will have had to smash the case/lock.

We can't turn off the system, we can't change any programs, we can't remove the keyboard - it is a keyboard case we are looking for.

Is there such a thing?

haaammit · 4 Oct 2021 at 15:53

I'd have thought any lockable box that's ~45x25x10 cm in size would do. Like this? and just put a hole/cutout for the lead to go through

ttaskmaster · 4 Oct 2021 at 17:22

ivrytwr3 said:
Therefore the keyboard can't be accessed during the silent hours and we will know if someone has, because they will have had to smash the case/lock.

They don't have to smash it. With a little knowledge (or access to YouTube) and some basic tools, a good number of office locks can be picked or bypassed in seconds.
Would it not be better to focus on a system that, rather than just 'someone', will let you know exactly who messed with it?

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 17:36

haaammit said:
I'd have thought any lockable box that's ~45x25x10 cm in size would do. Like this? and just put a hole/cutout for the lead to go through

Something like that, but the handle etc would it make it awkward to use - plus we don't want to have to modify anything. But thanks for looking.

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 17:37

ttaskmaster said:
They don't have to smash it. With a little knowledge (or access to YouTube) and some basic tools, a good number of office locks can be picked or bypassed in seconds.
Would it not be better to focus on a system that, rather than just 'someone', will let you know exactly who messed with it?

A keyboard lock is just an additional layer.

EsaT · 4 Oct 2021 at 17:40

ttaskmaster said:
They don't have to smash it. With a little knowledge (or access to YouTube) and some basic tools, a good number of office locks can be picked or bypassed in seconds.

Get Abloy lock.
That's whole lot harder to open without key.

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 17:51

EsaT said:
Get Abloy lock.
That's whole lot harder to open without key.

Yup, but it's getting the case to go over a keyboard - can i **** find any!

whitecrook · 4 Oct 2021 at 18:03

Wireless keyboard, same box as above

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 18:42

whitecrook said:
Wireless keyboard, same box as above

Can't have wired devices.

Alan McFall · 4 Oct 2021 at 20:14

Does the keyboard need to be plugged in ?

Alan McFall · 4 Oct 2021 at 20:15

Alan McFall said:
Does the keyboard need to be plugged in ? Sleep with it under your pillow

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 21:00

https://www.tronicextreme.co.uk/pro...r-lockable-cctv-security-lock-box-18-x-18-x-5

Think something like this will have to do. I'm amazed there isn't a similar product for keyboards.

Hotwired · 4 Oct 2021 at 22:00

ivrytwr3 said:
Random question time, we have a desktop system that is secured away, but needs to remain switched on 24/7 with keyboard, mouse attached.

We want to put the keyboard in a lockable case during the night - in the morning, you unlock the case and you can access the keyboard.

Therefore the keyboard can't be accessed during the silent hours and we will know if someone has, because they will have had to smash the case/lock.

We can't turn off the system, we can't change any programs, we can't remove the keyboard - it is a keyboard case we are looking for.

Is there such a thing?

It's not a case you're after but a tray or drawer.

Keyboard and sometimes mouse also drawer for rack: https://www.amazon.com/1U-Rackmount-2-Post-Keyboard-Tray/dp/B00BF7Q3Y4

Laptop drawer with lock to fit under a desk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Price-Square-BPSCA-EX-6201B-Black/dp/B01MG8UHI3

Well maybe you still want a case but the above are standard ways to lock up keyboard shaped devices.

ivrytwr3 · 4 Oct 2021 at 22:13

Hotwired said:
It's not a case you're after but a tray or drawer.

Keyboard and sometimes mouse also drawer for rack: https://www.amazon.com/1U-Rackmount-2-Post-Keyboard-Tray/dp/B00BF7Q3Y4

Laptop drawer with lock to fit under a desk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Best-Price-Square-BPSCA-EX-6201B-Black/dp/B01MG8UHI3

Well maybe you still want a case but the above are standard ways to lock up keyboard shaped devices.

Yes, i did look at those (2nd link) but wasn't sure a keyboard would fit, there's also the issue of getting them fitted.

I will be putting forward the cctv box and the under tray - that's a couple of options anyway!

Thanks for looking.

ttaskmaster · 5 Oct 2021 at 12:48

EsaT said:
Get Abloy lock.
That's whole lot harder to open without key.

With a disc detainer pick, LPL picked several different Abloy locks in under three minutes, IIRC... my favourite is the chap who does it with a pencil, though.
However, I also have things like padlock shims, which take about five seconds. Bypassing locks is where the main concern usually is.

I still say it's all useless unless you can find out who is messing with things.

EsaT · 5 Oct 2021 at 14:36

ttaskmaster said:
With a disc detainer pick, LPL picked several different Abloy locks in under three minutes, IIRC...

Vs. pin tumbler locks getting opened in seconds.

ttaskmaster · 5 Oct 2021 at 17:21

EsaT said:
Vs. pin tumbler locks getting opened in seconds.

Your point is?