Security-Induced Lock-In in the Cloud

Cloud services providers practice security-induced lock-in when employing cryptography and tamper-resistance to limit the portability and interoperability of users’ data and applications. Moreover, security-induced lock-in and users’ anti-lock-in strategies intersect within the context of platform competition. When users deploy anti-lock in strategies, such as using a hybrid cloud, a leader–follower pricing framework increases profits for cloud services providers relative to Nash equilibrium prices. This creates a second-mover advantage, as the follower’s increase in profits exceeds that of the leader owing to the potential for price undercutting. By contrast, introducing or enhancing security-induced lock-in creates both an increase in profits and a first-mover advantage. Cloud services providers therefore favor security-induced lock-in over price leadership. More broadly, we show why standardization of semantics, technologies, and interfaces is a nonstarter for cloud services providers

MERCHANDISE SECURITY DEVICES FOR USE WITH ELECTRONIC KEY

Locking mechanisms, security devices, and security systems are provided. The security device may include a lock mechanism that is operated by electrical power transferred from an electronic key to the lock mechanism. The lock mechanism may include a flexible retaining member and a shape memory material operably engaged therewith. The flexible member is operably engaged with the shape memory material that is configured to change in shape in response to receiving electrical power and cause the flexible retaining member to flex to thereby unlock the lock mechanism

SISTEM KUNCI DAN ALARM OTOMATIS PADA PAGAR RUMAH MENGGUNAKAN FINGERPRINT BERBASIS ARDUINO UNO

Technology in this era is growing rapidly and cannot be separated in many significant influences. In this era many systems are very fast and efficient in a good and the best way including security system such as automatic lock security. The security system which are very much found in the community and one of the security system is security for house fence. In this system there is so many and dangerous problems that cause robbery and the fence being destroy by bad people starting from several case and a lot of criminals that been found because the lock security system is not in a good way. There is a lot of fence and house are not in a good and automatic security dan make everyone is safe and lock the house especially the fence without feeling worried.In this research the authors conducted some major impact based on the background that has been explain by creating an automatic lock system for fences using arduino technology which is the center and the core of this research and this research is using fingerprint as a tool to be able to open an automatic lock system and it can open

LOCK MECHANISM FOR MERCHANDISE SECURITY SYSTEM

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to merchandise security systems and methods for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise from theft. In one example, the merchandise security system includes a sensor configured to be secured to the article of merchandise and a cable configured to releasably engage the sensor to establish electrical communication therebetween. The merchandise security system also includes a lock mechanism configured to releasably lock the cable to the sensor in a locked position, wherein the cable is removable from the sensor when the lock mechanism is in an unlocked position, wherein the lock mechanism is configured to facilitate electrical communication between the cable and the sensor in the locked position

Design And Analysis Of Auto Security Door Locking System

Mortise locks are generally used for exterior doors due to its high durability in sustaining the security level of house access systems. This type of door lock systems have been implemented on all kinds of houses for more than 70 years. However, the mechanical principle of present mortise locks have remained the same, even though they differ slightly in terms of their exterior that caters to the design of security doors. The mortise principle of this type of lock requires a definite key to lock and unlock the security door. One main drawback of the existing security door lock is that, it is almost impossible to instantly lock the door by inserting the key exactly into the hole of the lock especially during times of emergency. This is the reason why recent burglary reports claim that there is no evidence of breaking-in but the house owner is robbed. Burglary is a crime where unlawful enter a resistanceless house or building through several entrances such as door or window. Burglary may not always happened through the door, yet the percentage of forced entry through housing doors is very high. In addition, this will not only lead to the threat for valuable items, but also to human life. The weak security protection of conventional mortise locks literally renders the premise defenceless against burglaries. The call to enhance functionality of security door locks is imminent. Thus, this present study is undertaken to overcome the drawback stated above by devising and developing an innovative idea of security door locking system. The features of security door locking system included does not require a key or electricity to lock the door, cannot unlock the door without the key and can lock the door instantly. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) decision making tool as well as multi-aspect Quality Function Development (QFD) method are utilised during the stages of design and operational screening. Moreover, sensitivity analysis also had implemented in this study and justified that Concept 1 is the most appropriate design concept of security door locking system compared with another two concepts. The fabricated prototype had go through the simulation and analysis process for performance evaluation and validation. Consequently, the Auto Security Door Locking Syatem (ASD-Lock) will be proposed to attract manufacturers as this solution has high potentials in overcoming the drawbacks of the current mortise locks

Keyless Security: The Smart Solution for Home with a Smart Door Lock

This research paper introduces a novel approach to improve security and access control in smart door lock systems. The proposed system incorporates multi-factor authentication, combining a numerical keypad, mobile app, and RFID sensor. Each authentication method is associated with a specific lock, offering differentiated access control. Notably, the system requires the simultaneous use of the mobile app and RFID sensor to unlock a designated lock, adding an extra layer of security. To assess the system's effectiveness, a comprehensive study was conducted, considering security, usability, and user satisfaction. The study involved simulated attacks, user surveys, and usability tests, with data analysis providing insights into the system's resilience and user acceptance. This research contributes to the field of smart door lock systems by offering an innovative approach to enhance security through multi-factor authentication. The findings provide valuable insights for designing advanced access control mechanisms, empowering users with increased confidence in their security measures while maintaining a user-friendly experience

Implementation of Suitcase Lock Security System Using Near Field Communication (NFC) and Global Positioning System (GPS)

A key is a tool made of metal to open or fasten a door or object that has a lock by inserting it into the hole in the main key. The lock itself is usually used on doors, suitcases, or other objects that require security. The lock on the suitcase itself still has a slight variation and there are still weaknesses, for example the code lock if you forget it cannot be opened, then the padlock and slot lock if the key is lost cannot be opened and can still be broken into by lockpick. The type of research carried out is included in the type of research and development (Research and Development). So, from these problems, a system will be designed and built that can monitor and maximize security automatically so that user's goods are protected from crime or theft by utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC), Global Positioning System (GPS), Magnetic Sensors and Microcontrollers. This system is made portable, so that it can be used in various goods with certain conditions, for example suitcases. The results of this research are portable lock tools, and applications that can integrate lock tools in real time. From the test results obtained accuracy on the gps key, and the security system can run according to the program

Pengunci Pintu Electric dengan Alarm Pengaman Berbasis Mikrokontroler At89s52

Electric door lock with a safety alarm is a tool AT89S52-based home security that is expected to reduce the risk of being broken due to theft. Electric door lock is designed to use radio waves and is specifically designed to lock the door in the room when closed and can be opened if the code entered on a device connected to a transmitter to an LCD. When you entered the code correctly, the receiver contained in the room will unlock. In addition, if the door forced open, the security alarm will sound at the door. Automatic Door Lock is designed and specially designed so it can function as an automatic homing a lock in the room in which to use as a receiver Rx signal from the transmitter that the receiver is mounted in an LCD device that uses a password, which can be used worldwide in industry and everyday life days. The purpose of making this electric door lock is able to know the workings of radio waves in moving the door lock on a room-based microcontroller AT89S52, can know the working system to the LCD keypad matrix connected with the microcontroller, can know how to work a series of drivers in moving equipment electronics automatically. While the benefits can be obtained is with the existence of this tool can be used to assist and also create a security system inside the house, safe or factory