SECUREDTAG: COMPUTER LABORATORY DEVICE MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY WITH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG

Abstract

SecuredTag: Computer Laboratory Device Management and Security with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)Tag was developed to address challenges in managing and securing computer peripherals at Batangas State University TNEU ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus, where traditional manual tracking was time- consuming, error-prone, and ineffective in preventing device misplacement, theft, and inefficient inventory management. Using Agile Methodology, the system continuously improved based on stakeholder feedback, enhancing security and management efficiency through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for real-time device tracking, reducing loss and unauthorized usage. It provided a centralized platform for monitoring inventory, generating reports, and ensuring accountability among users. Surveys and interviews with ICT staff, faculty, and students identified key concerns regarding device security, manual tracking inefficiencies, and lack of real-time monitoring, all effectively addressed by the system, which users found easy to use, functional, secure, and reliable. By streamlining device management, improving security measures, and automating inventory processes, SecuredTag was proven to be an effective tool in optimizing computer laboratory operations, highlighting its potential to enhance security, efficiency, and accountability in academic institutions.

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