Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide systems, methods, and software to enable operation of one or more devices, workstations, equipment, controls, and other items only when an authorized operator or user is within a certain proximity of the item. Some of these embodiments include a peripheral device or control connection interface between the item to enable and disable the one or more items. Some embodiments further include one or more other item security elements. The one or more other item security elements may include one or more of a logon screen or device, a biometric feature reader, or other security elements.