Re: Laptop cable locks

[Roger A Safian <r-safian () NORTHWESTERN EDU>]

I'm curious why laptops and not desktops?  Aren't these machines expected to be mobile?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
> [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Russ Leathe
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:47 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: [SECURITY] Laptop cable locks
>
>  What's your take on securing physical machines?  Are laptop locks worth the
> expense or 'tie down brackets' the way to go?
>
> http://www.computersecurity.com/computer_cage/index.html
>
> laptops are in a secure room, bitlocker and domain logon needed.  I have
> always thought cable locks are more of a deterrent than preventive.  We are
> also are installing camera's that are tied to our public safety.
>
> Just trying to cover all tracks
>
>
> Thanks for your input,
>
> Russ Leathe
> Director Of Networking and Computer Services Gordon College