One Step Ahead: Almanac Security Tips - 2013

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Spring Cleaning Your Office? Know What to Do with E-Waste
Keep Your Identity Safe When Filing Taxes This Year
Why use Penn+Box when Storing Data in the Cloud
Mobile Device Security - 3 Recommendations for Cloud Users (Hint: That's You!)
Be Aware of QR Code Risks
It’s Data Privacy Month: Update Your Facebook Privacy Settings and More
How Are You Celebrating Data Privacy Month?
Stay Secure while Working on Public Wi-Fi Networks
Protecting Your Finances During This Year's Holiday Shopping Season
Cloud and You
Security and Privacy Online Training & Tools
October: Free Secure Disposal of Paper and Electronics at Employee Resource Fair; NCSAM
Student Privacy - What Do I Need To Know? A FERPA Reminder
Top 10 Tips for Securing Your Smartphone or Tablet
Working Off Campus? Some Tips to Consider

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 - Almanac Vol. 52, No. 32

Laptop Theft

UPPD CrimeStats published in Almanac routinely report laptop thefts from on campus. The cost of replacing a stolen laptop is considerable, but looks small in comparison to the cost of losing months or years of work. Stolen laptops also pose a serious threat to privacy when they contain sensitive information like SSNs, medical records, or student information. To keep your laptop safe:

• Keep your belongings in sight and never leave your laptop unattended.
• Don’t leave your laptop visible on the seat in your vehicle.
• Don’t leave a meeting or conference without your laptop.
• Make sure your laptop data are backed up.
• Finally, consider purchasing Computrace software from the Office of Software Licensing (departmental purchases) or Penn Computer Connection (individual purchases). Computrace is a recovery service that enables law enforcement to recover stolen laptops. If a computer with Computrace installed is reported stolen, the software contacts a monitoring center as soon as the computer is attached to the Internet, and reports its location.  The Computrace vendor tracks the location and works with local law enforcement to recover and return your laptop to you.