Kensington Offers Notebook Security Advice for Safe Holiday Travel

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According to a recent survey commissioned by Kensington Computer Products Group, 65% of people plan to take their notebook computer with them on vacation this holiday season. Notebooks, a lifeline to work and entertainment, can be easily protected with common sense and some smart tips during what is often a hectic and fast-paced time of the year for many. A notebook computer is stolen every 53 seconds, and according to the FBI, 90% of stolen notebooks are never recovered. Symantec research suggests that an average notebook holds content valued at $972,000 and that some could carry as much as $8.8 million worth of commercially sensitive data and intellectual property.

Some simple tips from Kensington can save holiday travelers from the financial, commercial, and personal expense of losing a notebook:
1. Never leave a laptop unattended in a public area or an office you are not familiar with.
2. Pack away your laptop when you are not using it.
3. Always lock your laptop with a cable-locking system, such as the Kensington MicroSaver, to your desk or in a secure cupboard if left overnight or while in meetings.
4. Make sure that equipment is not swapped or lent to other staff without proper authorization.
5. When traveling by car, lock equipment that is not being used in the trunk using one of the Kensington security locks available.
6. When traveling by plane, never put a laptop in your checked luggage.
7. If in a restaurant or bar, always make sure that the bag containing the laptop is secured. Put the shoulder strap under your chair.
8. When in a hotel, lock your laptop to a fixed object or store it in the room safe, if possible.

With company milestones including the first notebook security cable lock and the patented Kensington Security Slot, built into 99% of all notebook computers — Kensington has a history of being first-to-market with security solutions that offer simple and effective ways for people to protect their electronic investments.

The MicroSaver is the physical component of Kensington's complete security solution, which features data, access, and hardware protection. The latest keyed MicroSaver locks incorporate carbon-tempered steel cables and introduce robust multi-disc locking mechanisms to the world of notebook security. Lock tampering triggers security indicators and automatic lockdown systems built into each MicroSaver. Kensington offers both keyed and keyless systems with a range of products to suit different budgets and security needs.

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