Laptop Protection
Posted on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
Did you know that every 53 seconds a laptop is stolen? The theft initially occurs to steal the hardware, but now it is very common for the data found in the laptops to be uploaded and sold online.
We’ve witnessed an increase in missing or stolen laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and portable media drives – both on and off campus.
Thieves know that people will forget to protect their valuable assets for a fleeting moment, leaving them clearly unprotected and visible in cars, on counters and in carts.
It only takes 5 seconds for a thief to steal your laptop!
Please be careful and protect these assets and the valuable information stored within. As an employee or student, you have a responsibility to follow College security related security policies including IT01 and IT05. See the various security tip sheets on how you can protect assets here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/infosec/faculty-staff/resources/tip-sheets
Use a strong password/pin, use encryption, and don’t store sensitive information that you don’t have to. Above all, use common sense.
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