There is a reason why laptops are stolen more than desktops. People move them around more than desktops and there is a greater possibility that there will be more sensitive information especially company information on them than a desktop. So it’s about time that you secure your laptop data.

Even if your computer is stolen you will have the piece of mind that its data will be untouchable by those who stole it.

Encrypt Your Data

If you have Window’s Vista Business, Ultimate or Window’s XP Professional than you have the option for 128bit encryption as well as a whole host of other features that come standard with your OS.

It’s to your best interest to use these as they are nearly government grade. In fact the FBI and CIA have still not been able to crack many computers of criminals with this level of encryption. While not fool proof it’s still your best option and it comes standard with your qualifying OS.

LoJack

You’ve heard of it before, the program that promises to locate your computer if it is actually stolen. Well guess what? It actually works, and it’s pretty inexpensive depending on how much you value your notebook and or the information on it.

LoJack is usually sold with new systems but can be bought separately also.

USB Key

This is probably the most fun and maybe problematic solution. But it can also be the best. If you have an old USB key lying around the place (you can always buy a new one if you have to), convert it into a USB key.

Just like those cool computers you see in the movies and of course government types, your computer will not start unless the USB is present (meaning its occupying one of the USB ports).

Just make sure that you keep one or two spare keys just in case you should misplace the first one.

GPS Unit

This is one of the more expensive options and might require the most configurations. But this is the best option if you plan on actually retrieving your stolen system.

If your computer has an unused port you can buy a GPS unit that will relay the computers position to either a handheld or desktop computer. Most thieves will not be aware that the unit is present and with the help of the police you should be able to recover your notebook in the quickest time it takes the cops to get to the location.

Company Based Encryption

Most naturally this will apply only to those who have a company laptop or one that has company sensitive data on their system. In any case check with those in your companies IT department. Most naturally if they do care about the companies’ security they will be more than willing to install programs and lock hard drives on the computer so that the information cannot be accessed even if the hard drive is connected to another computer.

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