On the road and worried about keeping your laptop and company data safe and secure? Here’s a list of online resources to help you stay protected, even when you’re traveling far from your home office. (And be sure read Ed Lee’s latest Global Issues column for even more data security strategies.)
www.gocsi.com
Website of The Computer Security Institute
www.safeware.com
One of the few companies specializing in the underwriting protection from the loss, theft or damage of laptops, desktops, software, peripherals, digital cameras and media players.
www.pgp.com
One of the most inexpensive and user-friendly producers of encryption software for folders and hard drives.
www.secure-it.com
Reliable products for deterring the physical theft of laptops and desktops.
www.absolute.com
Developers of software that tracks any computer anywhere in the world, providing thieves connect the stolen computer to the Internet.
www.targus.com
www.mobileoffice.about.com
Producers of padded backpacks for laptops.
www.laptoptheft.org
Excellent resource addressing recent incidents of laptop theft.
www.3mprivacyfilter.com
A plastic sheet that can be easily attached to your computer screen.
Laptop Security Resources
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