Laptop Computer Security

• Treat your laptop as though it was cash. If you would not place a hundred dollar bill on your desk while out to lunch, do not do it with a laptop either.
• Always secure your laptop in a locked desk or cabinet when not in use.
• Be alert to unfamiliar persons in your work area. Immediately report suspicious persons to the Office of Security & Public Safety at x7777.
• When using payphones, make sure that the laptop is in sight at all times.
• When traveling in a car, do not leave your laptop on the seat next to you, keep it out of sight in the trunk or place it under the passenger seat.
• If you park your vehicle and can't take the laptop with you, make sure that it is locked in the trunk prior to reaching your destination.
• Be aware of scams involving distractions. One such scam is conducted at airports. When your laptop, briefcase or pocketbook is placed on the x-ray machine, the thief will cut in front at the metal detector, intentionally causing the detector to activate. While the thief is being searched, the thief's accomplice walks off with the property. If traveling with others, wait until one member of your party goes through the metal detector before sending anything through the x-ray machine. If alone, be alert to persons around you and try to have your laptop manually screened when possible.
• Promptly report thefts to the Office of Security & Public Safety or your local police precinct.
  

Also in Crime Prevention Guide:

• ATM Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Bicycle Theft Prevention
• Credit Fraud Prevention
• Harassing, Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls
• Harassing, Obscene or Threatening E-Mail
• Identity Theft Prevention
• Information and Data Security
• Laptop Computer Security
• Office Security
• Personal Safety in Elevators
• Personal Safety in Your Car
• Personal Safety on Public Transportation
• Personal Safety on the Street
• Pickpocket Theft Prevention
• Safety and Security on Campus
• Travel Plans