| The theft of laptop computers is at an all
time high. They're being stolen out of the back seats of cars, hotel rooms, restaurants,
and ticket counters, just about every where that you can think of. Not only are the thefts
occurring with travelers, but also with people who are involved with their daily routines.
When you travel with your laptop, carry copies of your
passports and emergency contact numbers with you, not in your laptop bag. There have been
cases where laptop computer bags have been stolen, and along with them very sensitive
personal documents. Carry important documents separate from your laptop so you don't lose
your laptop and personal documents at the same time.
Laptop Do's
- Use locking devices whenever possible
- Make sure your laptop has the latest security software
- In the office, store the laptop in a locked drawer and lock
your office door
- Treat your laptop like it was your wallet or purse
- Carry your laptop in a case that it does not look like a
laptop case
- Keep your eye on your laptop at all times
- If you must leave your laptop in the vehicle, make sure to
place it in the trunk or where it is out of view
- Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete to lock your laptop when you walk away
from your your office
- Back up your data to a location other than the laptop hard
drive
Laptop Don'ts
- Work on your laptop so the screen can be easily seen by the
public eye (i.e. in the airport, airplane, or hotel lobby)
- Leave your laptop in an unattended vehicle, especially in
sight of the public eye
- Leave your office door unlocked with your laptop unlocked
- Set the log-in dialogue box to remember your password
- Leave luggage or laptops unattended in an airport or any
other unsecured environment - even for a few seconds
- Place the laptop or other valuables in checked luggage
- Leave your laptop in open sight in your hotel room. If you
must store your laptop in a hotel room, lock it in a drawer and put out the "Do Not
Disturb" sign when you leave
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