November 2nd, 2007Necessary 5 Laptop security tips
Laptop theft is burning issue in the world. It is common nowadays to use a laptop to get work done away from your home or office. Unluckily, the mobility and technology that make laptops so valuable also make them the target for theft approximately the world.
If your laptop is stolen, company information can be exposed, as well as your personal information can lead to identity theft. In this hack, we’ll show you 5 necessary tips to learn how you can keep your laptop safer.
(1): If someone gets your laptop and gains right to use to your files, encryption can give you an extra layer of protection. Programs such as True Crypt make the job very simple. Windows users can use Encrypted File System (EFS) to encrypt files and folders.
(2): Laptop theft is a crime of chance. Always take your laptop with you, and always keep your eye on it. For example, if you’re meeting someone, lock your laptop in the trunk and make sure it’s stored out of the sight. In addition try not to leave your laptop in an nearby area, such as your hotel’s front desk. If you do have a safe or a security cable, use it.
(3): Never leave any passwords in your laptop case. If you do keep your passwords with your laptop, it’s much like keeping the keys in your car. Remember that without your passwords, it will be more difficult to unlock your computer and access your personal information.
(4): If the worse happens, and your laptop does get stolen, wouldn’t it be great if you could trace it? There are companies that offer tracking software, allowing the stolen laptop to send its location (for example, Laptop Lock). Unfortunately, those programs work only when the stolen laptop connects to the Internet.
(5): Password guards your systems. Every laptop user should protect their laptop with startup passwords. Set a BIOS password to lock the system before the operating system even starts. Windows users can set a password to start Windows. Remember that startup passwords will prohibit any access to the computer at all.
Confirm you choose a good password – make it a long one and complex. Only hard-to-guess passwords will stop thief from guessing your password. If your laptop supports biometric authentication, you should use your fingerprint in place of a password.
Use these 5 tips to keep your laptop more safe when you’re on the road and off the house or work.
