Computer theft deterrence and laptop security entails more than cable locks and encryption. While these steps are a
good start, in cases of internal theft, physical deterrents
and even Military-grade encryption are powerless to prevent employees armed with the keys to unlock them. Absolute Software’s solutions are proven effective in reducing theft, especially when publicized across an organization or school district. But because theft is almost impossible to eradicate, the last line of defense is to minimize the impact of theft through the timely recovery of stolen hardware.

Computer Theft Deterrence is Multi-Faceted

From websites to laptops to access control, data security is a moving target that requires ongoing attention. IT departments must be proactive to protect their organizations against most common security threats.

IT professionals must educate themselves on the tools and techniques used today by cyber criminals as well as other security risks. If you cannot identify the weaknesses in your network’s security, someone or something will find those vulnerabilities for you.

Tips To Deter Computer Theft

• Use cable locks on laptops as visual deterrents
• Avoid leaving unsecured notebooks unattended
• Keep laptops inconspicuous
• Publicize the use of Computrace^® asset tracking and recovery software throughout the organization or institution

More Laptop Theft Deterrent Tips

Computrace Deters Computer Theft

While Computrace can help reduce theft and loss of assets from an average of 3 - 5% annually to less than 1%, losses will still occur. Therefore, the last line of defense is to minimize the impact of those losses through the timely recovery of stolen hardware.

Fighting Back Against Internal Laptop Theft

Organizations lacking a method for preventing internal theft, or recovering lost or stolen devices, leave themselves vulnerable to having critical information compromised. Prosecution also acts as a powerful deterrent against future theft, especially in cases of internal theft.

If law enforcement officials are able to locate and recover a stolen notebook, police are in a better position to find and prosecute the perpetrator. Similarly, with the computer recovered and the perpetrator identified, the scope of the information breach can be defined and swift corrective action taken, such as prosecution, or dismissal in the case of internal theft. Well-publicized repercussions send a clear message that an organization has the ability to strike back.

Computrace not only tracks & recover stolen computers – it deters theft.

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