Millions of people worldwide have had their data potentially compromised by laptop thefts in recent months. It is now impossible to ignore the growing identity theft crisis, much of it caused by laptop thefts from high profile corporations, government agencies, universities and healthcare institutions.A multi-layered security strategy is required to protect computer hardware and the data on it. With a few proactive data security steps, organizations can avoid the potential lawsuits, fines, public scrutiny and loss of business that a lost or stolen computer can cause.
Over 97% of stolen laptops are never recovered, but Absolute Software have come up with what seems to be a reasonable solution, by configuring laptops so that, if stolen, they broadcast their location as soon as they are reconnected to the Internet, allowing law enforcement to take action to recover the equipment.
Absolute Software’s site provides some useful general tips for better laptop security. Click here.
