Systems and methods for securing a keyed fiber optic network assembly are
provided. A typical network system includes an assembly having a security
feature and adapted to facilitate fiber optic communication between two
mating fiber optic connectors. The security feature is uniquely keyed to
disengaged when mated with a corresponding uniquely keyed connector. The
security feature includes at least an inner door and a spring and is
adapted to prevent optical communication and mating with a receiving
connector during illegitimate connector insertion. A typical network
includes a plurality of assemblies each having a uniquely keyed security
feature. Each of the plurality of assemblies is color coded to match with
a legitimate color coded connector to provide guidance to a network user.
The connector and the security feature are uniquely keyed through unique
positioning of protruding bosses.