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1. Laptop physical security A scary but helpful guide for IT managers In the lifetime of every laptop there’s a 1 in 10 chance that it will get stolen.
2. Statistics show that as many as one in ten laptops will be stolen or lost from an organisation over the lifetime of each computer That’s 10% of your colleagues and co-workers knocking on your door for a replacement machine
3. This dismal scenario is extremely common. Around 90% of organisations are affected
4. Laptop TheftQ. Has your organisation, or any of your employees, experienced laptop theft or loss
5. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: We were burgled
6. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 2. I was at a conference, I turned my back to talk to someone and, pow, it was gone
7. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 3. I was only away for a minute
8. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 4. I left it in the car
9. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 5. I thought it would be safe
10. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 6. I asked the person next to me to watch my stuff – he looked really trustworthy
11. The top seven excuses your colleagues will use are: 7. It was on my desk – then it was gone
12. Most theft is Opportunistic Once reformatted, stolen laptops are difficult to spot Most laptops - 58% - are stolen from work Thieves usually steal laptops for their resale value rather than for the data Laptops are easy to sell anonymously over the internet
13. IDC research shows that the office is the most likely place for a thief to strike
15. 86% of IT security practitioners report that someone in their organization has had a laptop lost or stolen 56% report that it resulted in a data breach
16. 59% of business managers surveyed agree that encryption stops cyber criminals from stealing data on laptops versus 46% of IT security practitioners who strongly agree or agree
17. 65% of business managers surveyed record their encryption password on a private document such as a post-it note to jog their memory or share the key with other individuals
18. 50% of business managers have disengaged their laptop’s encryption solution 40% admit this is in violation of their company’s security policy
19. 52% of business managers sometimes or often leave their laptop with a stranger when travelling
20. 1 in 10 laptops are stolen in the lifetime of the laptop (usually around 3 years)
26. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive”
27. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive” Risk of being fined by your regulatory body
28. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive” Risk of being fined by your regulatory body Risk of industrial espionage
29. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive” Risk of being fined by your regulatory body Risk of industrial espionage Reduce the likelihood of identity theft
30. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive” Risk of being fined by your regulatory body Risk of industrial espionage Reduce the likelihood of identity theft Losing customers
31. Business problems you can avoid by using laptop locks Loss of reputation Loss of valuable and sensitive data: more than 50% of laptops contain data described by owners or users as “sensitive” Risk of being fined by your regulatory body Risk of industrial espionage Reduce the likelihood of identity theft Losing customers Having to tell your customer you lost their data because you were careless
32. Theft PreventionQ. What proportion of laptop theft do you believe would not have occurred if a cable lock had been used?
33. The Ponemon Research paper published in 2010 said that on average the cost of a laptop theft is $47,000 for larger organisations – some of which can have over 1,000 laptops..
34. IDC suggests that organisations typically underestimate the cost of laptop theft by over 30% particularly the cost of downtime
37. 1. Encryption is the way forward. Company policies now routinely stipulate that any data leaving an office must be encrypted Around 50% of executives turn off encryption on their laptops if they can Encryption can never stop someone walking off with a laptop
39. 2. Better door security in the office is the answer Unless you have a trusty doorman who knows every employee and visitor by name, this approach is a non-starter Most electronic systems are ripe for abuse. Tailgating, where a second person goes through a door meant for only one person at a time, is a constant menace in companies of all sizes
41. 3. It won’t happen to me or my employees A typical business laptop lasts for 3.1 years Most theft is indiscriminate and some 10% of laptops will be pinched during their busy, yet sadly brief, lives
43. 4. I can recover the data. On average it will take you nine days to replace a laptop – so you’ll certainly have time to try 35% of companies have never tried to successfully restore from their back up, so it might not work at all
45. 5. Cable locks are ugly and fiddly... Wrong. New devices like the Kensington ClickSafe have small, sleek barrels and can be fitted to your laptops in less than five seconds
47. 6. Nobody like using laptop locks. Previous physical security devices like laptop locks have been chunky. With the new generation devices, all that has changed. They’re simple to use, too
49. 7. My employees simply won’t use laptop locks. They certainly will if you make the consequences of not using them serious enough Introducing cultural change into any organisation can take effort, but there’s a tipping point after which it becomes more natural to embrace the change than to fight it
50. How to prevent laptop theft Get everyone with a laptop, whether they travel or not, a physical visual deterrent to thieves A laptop lock is the front line of defence
51. How to prevent laptop theft Add a clause to your HR or company policy to give people the right incentive to use a lock
52. How to prevent laptop theft Give colleagues brief training in theft awareness when you hand them out a lock
53. How to prevent laptop theft Ask employees not to leave their laptops in unattended cars
54. How to prevent laptop theft Insist and make it a disciplinary matter – your business and reputation is certainly worth it
55. How to prevent laptop theft Tell employees to use a lock when they are o At home
56. How to prevent laptop theft Tell employees to use a lock when they are o At home o In a hotel
57. How to prevent laptop theft Tell employees to use a lock when they are o At home o In a hotel o In the office
58. How to prevent laptop theft Tell employees to use a lock when they are o At home o In a hotel o In the office o In a coffee shop
59. How to prevent laptop theft Tell employees to use a lock when they are o At home o In a hotel o In the office o In a coffee shop o At a conference or training course
60. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Think of a great excuse (because there is no justifiable reason)
61. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Tellyour boss and then take one step back and wait for the answer
62. What to do if your laptop does get stolen TellIT and then take one step back and wait for the answer
63. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Tell your customers and then take one step back and wait for the answer
64. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Tell your shareholders and then take one step back and wait for the answer
65. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Report it to the police (you’ll be amongst others who made the same mistake)
66. What to do if your laptop does get stolen For some of you – start looking for a new job
67. What to do if your laptop does get stolen For some of you – change all your passwords
68. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Ask friends for photos they may have as copies of the ones you just lost
69. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Feign insanity
70. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Beg IT to get you another one fast
71. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Start rewriting the urgent report you just lost
72. What to do if your laptop does get stolen Request an expense authorisation for a new laptop
73. General Don't leave laptops unattended and always lock
74. General Don't allow anyone else to use your laptop — it is company equipment and provides access to our networks
75. General If left at work overnight, lock out of sight
76. General Choose an ordinary looking briefcase or non-traditional laptop carry bag Bags that obviously contain computers are an easily identifiable target for the casual thief
77. At Home Always store inside your home, never leave in the car and keep where it cannot be easily seen from outside. Ideally, keep locked in a cupboard or strong drawer
78. At Home When it is not possible to lock away, use your supplied T-bar lock attaching to either an immoveable object or to something that is difficult or heavy to carry
79. At Home Do not allow any use that is not authorised by The Company
80. At Home Onlyconnect to approved or known wireless networks Ideally use your encrypted domestic connection if available
81. In the Car Your laptop will be safer if it is not left in the car at all
82. In the Car If absolutely necessary, lock out of sight in the boot
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85. Public Transport and Public Places. Laptops are particularly vulnerable to theft and loss while using public transport
86. Public Transport and Public Places. Do not use your laptop while travelling unless necessary
87. Public Transport and Public Places. Never leave unattended and never allow anyone else to use your laptop
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89. Public Transport and Public Places. Only connect to approved or known wireless networks
90. Hotels, Conference and Meeting Rooms Avoid leaving laptops in hotel rooms. Use the hotel safe and get a receipt. If absolutely necessary, use your T-bar lock
91. Hotels, Conference and Meeting Rooms In conference and meeting rooms, use your T-bar lock
97. Malware Responsibilities The Company provides all laptop users with pre-installed antivirus software Make sure you know how to access and use this software. Call the helpdesk for advice if needed
98. Malware Responsibilities If you do not have regular access to The Company's network then you will not receive regular antivirus updates Make sure you log on to the company network at least once a week
99. Malware Responsibilities Always scan files for viruses Your email is automatically scanned for you as are files from the company network If you are given a file on a disk, USB key etc, scan the disk and/or file for viruses
100. Malware Responsibilities Do not open any email attachments unless they were expected and from a trusted source Email attachments are the number-one malware risk
101. Malware Responsibilities Do not download any software. If you need a different or more current application, contact the helpdesk for advice Most permitted applications are updated automatically for you when you log into the company network
102. Malware Responsibilities If you suspect a virus attack, contact the helpdesk immediately Do not access the company network or back up files until your laptop has been inspected
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