How secure is your laptop

The notebook/laptop computer is today’s essential business tool. But with even the best of technology, the mobile data in laptops is data at risk. And laptops with removable drives, thumb drives and portable data devices present their own set of security risks — any one can run out of your company doors with valuable IP/Product Design/Specifications/Data and even your customer database.

One recent study estimated that as much as 80 per cent of the business data that a company owns — customer files, product specifications, proposals, e-mail history files, contracts and financial information — is stored on notebook/laptop PCs. If your laptop/notebook breaks down, is stolen or hacked into, your productivity may be affected for weeks, and your company could even face significant financial loss. Multiply that by every laptop user in your organisation, and it’s a strong motivation to seek products with a reputation for reliability and security.But the million dollar question is – Is your laptop really secure?

Text: Business Line

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