This document discusses laptop security and the costs of lost or stolen laptops. It notes that 100 laptops are lost each day in the US, with 1 in 10 laptops containing sensitive data. The average cost of a lost laptop is $49,246, with 80% of the cost coming from the lost data. Implementing security policies and practices like strong passwords, backups, and laptop locks can help reduce theft by 43% and better protect sensitive data.

2. Laptop SecurityCompuTRACKS

3. How Bad Is It?100 Laptopslosteachday in the U.S 16,000 losteachweek in U.S., Europe & U.A.E.1 in 10 Laptops33% recoveredPonemon Institute 2009

4. How Bad Is It?½ Business Travelers Report their Laptop has Sensitive Data73% of Corporations had a Data Breach Over a 2 yearPeriodPonemon Institute 2009

5. -> FactsOrganizations’ main reason for not issuing laptop lock — perceived lack of need. Employees main reason for not using a laptop lock — forgetfulness Less than half of laptop locks are used correctly

6. Cost of a Data Breach$202 per data record breached285 million records breached in 2009(Verizon Business Report)Calculatoranyone?$57,570,000,000,000Or $365,000 per incident for eachcompany(Axcess Report)Onlyreportedbreaches43% whoexperienced a lossdon’t report them

7. -> Fact10.5% of theft is suspected to originate from within the workplace

8. Data CostsAveragecost of a lostlaptopis $49,246(Ponemon Institute, 2009) 80% of the costis in the dataIf the data is of high value the costmay more than double up to $250,000.ReactiveCostsSecurity Costs

9. -> FactsOn average it takes more than 9 days to replace a laptop Organizations underestimate the cost of downtime by 31%

10. Information Security Levés

11. -> FactsWell implemented security policies reduce laptop theft by 43% 58% of laptops are stolen from the office and 85% of IT managers suspect internal theft

12. Security levels by Information

13. What Can Be DoneDon’t Be Stupid!StrongPasswordsBIOSBasic input/Output system

14. What Can Be Done? Strong Windows PasswordMay be the same as the BIOS passwordVirus & Malware ProtectionCloud Data Storage & Backup solutionsInternetStay AwayQuestionable sitesGame Sites

15. What Can Be Done?Backup Your Data!!!!!!!RoutineAt Least WeeklyLocally to USB External Device (or 2)Carbonite - $55.00 per yearSearch PC Mag.com for best backupLojack, GPS NavigatorRemote Self-Destruct

16. WishingisTooLate