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Mobile Device Security

Laptops, handheld computers and mobile phones can be easily stolen.  This puts you and at risk in terms of loss of personal information.

Security for Laptops and Mobile Phones

• Laptops can encrypted with full disk encryption.  One free encryption tool that has received positive reviews online is Truecrypt.
• Use password protection on your mobile phone.
• If the device is not encrypted, be sure any sensitive files have been protected using encryption or password protection.
• Use strong passwords, and safely protect the passwords against disclosure and loss.
• Transport your laptop in the locked trunk of your car, or disguise it if using the trunk is not possible.
• Take your laptop as carry-on luggage when traveling. Theft is a danger within airport security – screening mechanism cause laptop owners to become distracted when separated from their belongings. 
• Be aware that some countries have import laws preventing the import of technology such as modems and strong encryption.  Check to make sure that you are not violating import or export laws.