Laptops and Security

Year from year more and more often, people trygrabs it while the owner is distracted. So, if you
to find some ways how to spend more timego with someone else, one of you can watches
working out of office. And technologies really helpthe other's possessions coming out on the
them - laptops, wireless internet, other mobileconveyor belt while other dealing with security
devices, and people have more choice possibilitypersonnel.
when work and when relax!Use neutral briefcase for your laptop
But always there is another side - not so positiveDon't use computer briefcase that scream
side!If you get laptop only to your personal usage,"Notebook computer" to every thief in the area.
then you need to be prepared, that every oneInstead, use a backpack made for notebook
can get access to your privet files- pictures,computers or other luggage that does not indicate
contact information, calendars, etc. And also thiefthere is a notebook computer in the case.
can use your laptop to get access to your bankUse security cable.
account details or even social security number!If you are using your notebook computer in the
If your laptop was provided by your employer,lounge area, use a security cable to attach the
the security risk is even greater. A recent studycomputer to something like the desk you are
conducted by the FBI found that 57% ofusing the computer on. These cables are between
computer crimes were linked to stolen laptops,$20 and $50 in most computer stores and lock
which were then used to break into corporatecomputers to where they are being used.
servers later on. ( breakage can cost company aBack up your data.
lot of money in the loss of the computer itself,There is many ways how to backup your data -
the loss of the data on the computer and the useon CD's, to your corporate network or back up
of the computer to hack into the company's mainservices such as the one Yahoo! Offers in its
computer systems. So safer and cheaper will be,briefcase service. No matter how you back up
if you pays to look after your laptop and readyours computer information, you can access it
some of these useful information securityeasily with your new computer.
awareness tips.Encrypt document to your computer.
Personalize your computer.To do it, you can use encryption software. These
If your computer will be with some personalsoftware codes your documents so only you and
identification tag, then thief will not likely to stealothers with the right password can read them.
computer with your name on it! And also it is lessThe basic level can be downloaded for free in
likely to sell such as to pawn shop.many cases from the publishers of the more
Travel with another employee or a friend.complex versions of encryption software which
Some notebook thefts are committed rightyou can buy in most computer stores or even
where your carry on luggage is examined. Heonline for as much as $100 and expensive.
waits for a notebook on the conveyor belt and