Ensuring Security

Security

• It is important for the RFID System to be secure so as to prevent intruders or those with malicious intentions from entering our Makerspace.

Physical Security

• One aspect of security is the physical system's strength and ability to be a real-life firewall.
• The Keypad on the front door is mounted on the outside and is quite sturdy. The Wemos and more sensitive electronics are on the inside, and they control a motor to help resist entry.

Virtual Security

• Another important aspect of security is resistance to online attacks or attempted system takeovers.
• Any piece of code having to deal with SQL (fobber) has been sanitized to avoid someone from escaping a string and entering commands.
• The system is to be hosted on a separate, more secure WiFi.
• Fobber (the software to control the Makerspace RFID modules) requires a login and plans are being made for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).