Why I became interested in device protection

• December 2011• Presenting at Autotask User

Group in UK to 100+ people• As I'm due to go on stage I

realised my laptop had been taken

• And yes, the presentation was on the laptop...

Six Best Practices for Complete Laptop

Protection

Richard TubbsProviding Expert Advice to Help IT Companies Grow

www.tubblog.co.uk

Agenda

• My story - why I became interested in device protection

• The six lessons for device security• The best free software to help you recover

lost or stolen devices• Why your clients are probably unprepared

for endpoint losses• How to make endpoint protection a business

opportunity Feel free to ask questions in the Web Chat, or by Twitter @tubblog

Why I became interested in device protection

• December 2011• Presenting at Autotask User

Group in UK to 100+ people• As I'm due to go on stage I

realised my laptop had been taken

• And yes, the presentation was on the laptop...

Lesson Number 1 - Keep your data backed up

Lesson Number 2 - Know how to quickly access your backups

Lesson Number 3 - Maintain an accurate record of your assets

Lesson Number 4 - Your Data is more valuable than your Hardware!

Lesson Number 5 - Install Tracking Software on your mobile devices

Lesson No 6 - Make sure your insurance schedule is current

In Summary• Keep your Data Backed Up – eFolder, or other business-

grade backup or cloud file sync• Know how to quickly access your backups - KeePass,

LastPass• Maintain accurate asset register - Make/Model, Serial No• Register your items with Immobilize• UV Mark Items with your Address and ZIP code• Set a Device Lock• Encrypt your data - TrueCrypt, Bitlocker• Install Tracking Software - Prey Project, Find my iPhone,

Android Lost• Ensure your Insurance Schedule is current - scan receipts

and store them electronically

The story has a happy ending...

If this can happen to me...

... then do you think there's a chance it can happen to your client?

Photo Credit - JazBeckhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/jazbeck/8025692978/

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