a system and method to secure a free - standing automatic teller machine . an attachment plate having a plurality of sleeves that align with attachment point on an atm is embedded in a concrete platform before the concrete is cured . the atm is positioned on the surface of the attachment plate so that its attachment points aligned with a subset of sleeves . the atm is then bolted into the sleeves . when so installed it is nearly impossible to dislodge the atm from the platform with typical mechanical equipment such as trucks , tractors etc .