Don't Steal That Laptop: New Tech Tracks Thieves

Iria · Oct 15, 2005, 12:44 AM

Multilayered user authentication with password protection and biometric controls can protect data, but what happens if a thief simply grabs a laptop from a train seat or an unlocked car?

While I.T. administrators focus the majority of their efforts on locking down systems and networks, they could be leaving a back window unlatched if there is no plan for what happens if a laptop or mobile device is stolen.

To combat the challenges of laptops that go missing, several software vendors have created LoJack-style tracking technology that can trace laptops through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
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Oct 15, 2005, 12:44 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Don't Steal That Laptop: New Tech Tracks Thieves Multilayered user authentication with password protection and biometric controls can protect data, but what happens if a thief simply grabs a laptop from a train seat or an unlocked car? While I.T. administrators focus the majority of their efforts on locking down systems and networks, they could be leaving a back window unlatched if there is no plan for what happens if a laptop or mobile device is stolen. To combat the challenges of laptops that go missing, several software vendors have created LoJack-style tracking technology that can trace laptops through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. ____________ Read More / Source: NewsFactor