Prevent theft

People who deal with technology and ICT on a daily basis often think that security is mainly a technical issue. VirtuaLock is an effective technical measure to prevent computer theft. Nonetheless, an important aspect of information security is preventing unsecure and undesired behavior of people. A few simple habits can help to further decrease the risk of computer theft.

When possible, keep your computer out of sight.

You can't steal a laptop you can't see. When you are not using you laptop, safely stow it away. In you office, lock it in a tamper-proof locker. On the road, use a special trunk-locker when you have to leave your laptop in your car. Walking down the streat with the lates model in a see-through plastic bag is just asking for trouble.

Use a low-profile laptop bag

There are some beautiful and durable laptop bags on the market. The downside is that you are a walking billboard for laptop thieves: an expensive laptop bag will probably contain an expensive laptop. There are more than enough alternative bags and backpacks that serve well for carrying your laptop, but are less notable to thieves.

Stay near your laptop

In your office, school, or at home, VirtuaLock protects your computer. Please mind that in public places, like airports and train stations, a thief only needs a few seconds to take your laptop. In these places, never leave your laptop alone, even for just a second.

Label your computer and belongings

A label on your computer won't prevent it from being stolen. But there still is a slim chance that your computer will recovered by the police, so make sure it can be returned to the rightful owner.

Have a security policy on theft

In your company, your computers are used by people how are not the owner. Make sure that your company has a clear policy on the responsibibities of both owner and user. Will your company pay for the laptop that was stolen from the backseat of a parked car? Do your employees know? The less uncertainties there are, the more responsible people will handle their computers.