http://www.fiercesarbox.com/tags/laptops en http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/is-it-time-to-encrypt-every-laptop/2008-03-11?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss&cmp-id=OTC-RSS-FS0 <P>You are, by now, well aware of the many security breaches that have cost companies so dearly in PR capital. But what is the best way to guard against private information, especially about customers, from being stolen or lost? Most would agree that laptops are a good place to start. Some companies, such as Timken, are increasingly choosing to encrypt every hard drive on every laptop, according to <EM>SearchSecurity.com. </em>Sounds expensive. Another solution could be to identify all hard drives that are high risk and encrypt them. Yet another might be to switch to a server based software service model and keep no sensitive information on any remote device. In any case, you've got a lot to think about. &nbsp; </p> <P>For more: <BR />- here's the <A href="http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/magazineFeature/0,296894,sid14_gci1303839_idx1,00.html">article</a></p> <P><STRONG>Related Articles:</strong><BR />Time for secure email SAAS? <A href="http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/time-for-secure-email-saas/2008-02-19">Article</a><BR />Steps to balance security and compliance. <A href="http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/steps-to-balance-security-and-compliance/2007-01-09">Article</a><BR />Is your IT security system up to Sarbox standards? <A href="http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/is-your-it-security-system-up-to-sarbox-standards/2006-07-18">Article</a><BR />Unintended consequence: Tighter controls on laptops. <A href="http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/unintended-consequence-tighter-controls-on-laptops/2006-07-18">Article</a></p> http://www.fiercesarbox.com/story/is-it-time-to-encrypt-every-laptop/2008-03-11#comments best practices compliance Laptops Security Breaches Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:59:59 -0400 1351 at http://www.fiercesarbox.com