Hi all,
Thanks for all the information, certainly will go down the encryption
route and look into prey as it looks very interesting.
In terms of common sense security I certainly practice a healthy dose
of paranoia but recently I've had to start traveling with my laptop
more and hence the risk of my machine getting stolen has increased.
On Sat, Aug 22, 2009 at 11:01 AM, alan c<aeclist@???> wrote:
> Peter Brooks wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> After a friend has had his full spec macbook pro 15" stolen from his
>> house, I'm considering beefing up my laptop security.
>> My initial thoughts are to encrypt /home,/tmp and swapspace. But to
>> ideally that when the computer is locked (gnome) then the volume is
>> re-encrypted until it's locked.
>> The other side of the security I suppose would be tracking the laptop
>> whilst stolen.
>
> The main preventative factor is to review and improve the thieve's
> means of entry to the house. Second breakins are not uncommon.
>
> If the laptop is on view, reconsider where it is kept. I know someone
> who leaves the laptop bag out, but the machine itself is always kept
> inside a locked cabinet. If it must be left out on view then at least
> use a permanent kensington chain, it will cause damage to be removed
> making the machine of little resale value.
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> alan cocks
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