Re: Laptop security

[killy <killfactory () gmail com>]

I like the phone home idea.

There are some solutions out there that will beacon when the come online.

Remote wipe comes to mind also.

On 2/20/07, unknown hacker <unknownhacker () gmail com> wrote:
> I'd recommend ensuring you make a note of the MAC address associated
> with the machine, and getting friendly with the tech crime group of
> your local law enforcement.  I'd also make enquiries with your local
> service providers to see what their DHCP log retention is like.  If
> you play your cards right and a laptop is stolen, you may be able to
> submit the MAC to the service providers and have them search their
> logs for any hits from it.
>
> You may also want to look into an agent of some kind that contacts
> your company during boot up which may also help during investigation.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tremaine Lea
> Network Security Consultant
>
>
> On 19-Feb-07, at 10:39 PM, Badhrinath S wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> >  Apart from data encryption, insurance and user awareness can
> > anyone let me
> > know other risk mitigation policies against laptop theft ?
> >
> > --
> > Thanks
> > Badhri
> >
> >


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