CTC Episode 18 - 5 May 2008 - Physical Laptop Security
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CTC Episode 18 - 5 May 2008 - Securing Your Laptop Against Theft [9:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (505)Today’s topic is guarding your computer from theft and how to get it back if you do have your computer stolen. Computers aren’t safe just sitting out and around anymore, even at schools where everyone has computers. Your roommates can’t be trusted either so we discussed some options and strategies to keep your computer safe while at school or in you first apartment. We also discussed two services that will help get your computer back if indeed it gets lost.
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Feature: Keeping Your Computer from Being Stolen
- Prevention
- Cable Locks
- Kensington - my recommendation for security locks, this is what I use
- Belkin - more limited selection but has some good accessories
- Targus - great offerings including other security accessories
- STOP - Integrated recovery service and lock, very secure
- Maintain Control of Computer - don’t give anyone the opportunity to take it
- Lock the computer up when not in use - that means dorm rooms too!
- Label Everything - from your monitors to your harddrives
- Cable Locks
- Recovery
- More Advice and in-depth strategies
- How to Secure Your Laptop - By Christopher Okoh, governmentsecurity.org
- Preventing Laptop Theft - By Josh Ryder, securityfocus.com
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TECH Podcast Network
Blubrry Network
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May 24th, 2008 at 8:30 am
I was researching the same thing when I saw this.. I can not agree more - but I am still going to look for a better source