At work, we have a shared external hard drive that tends to go 'missing' often because there's no way to track who takes it. We've tried using an AirTag and a sheet of paper for tracking, but neither has worked effectively. I'm looking for a small lockbox that allows individual employee PIN access or uses badges, and also logs who accessed it. Does such a product exist? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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We've been using a product called KeyWatcher; there are plenty of similar options out there. Just do a bit of research based on your specific needs.
Why do you even need this shared drive? It seems like a big risk allowing such an unsecured device to roam around the office. It could easily carry malware or whatnot.
Totally agree! It's basically a huge vulnerability just waiting to be exploited. I’d be cautious with anything being stored on that!
It sounds like you might want to consider fixing the root issue instead of just adding more layers with a lockbox. I mean, ideally, there shouldn’t be critical data on an external drive that anyone can just take. If it’s just for temporary storage, maybe it’s worth getting a dedicated one for each employee since they're pretty affordable these days.
Exactly! Each employee having their own would definitely streamline things.
You could assign someone the responsibility of handing it out and keep a log of who borrows it. Alternatively, invest in a smart locker if the budget allows. Check out Meridian Kiosks for some options. They've got some solid stuff!
I get how that could be tricky though. Different shifts mean the responsible person might not even be around to log it quite often.
That's a good point! But sometimes company policies don't allow for such changes, right?