Author: Hikingnola, Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject: Laptop Stolen? So what!!! ---- What do I need to do to ensure if my Windows 7 laptop is stolen, the thieves cannot access my personal data?
I'm no computer expert, and the more I read - the more stuff seems to need done. I don't have a reference to know what is the high-priority stuff and what will have minor impact on security.
For example, what is critically important to do RIGHT NOW:
* BIOS password?
* encrypt hard drive using BitLocker?
* set NTFS user access permissions to files/folders/drives?
* 3rd party encryption solution (e.g. a smart card or USB drive or RSA key generator)?
* other stuff?
Any direction you can give is appreciated ... hopefully along with brief layman's explanation ... ?
Jon
Author: georgec, Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 3:02 pm Post subject: ---- Actually, you have answered the question yourself! the steps you mentioned are all what you need! Search the web for details how to implement them.
Author: Fire Ant, Location: LondonPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:42 pm Post subject: ---- The following are easily bypassed and will not stop anyone other than maybe a drug addled fiend:
* BIOS password
* set NTFS user access permissions to files/folders/drives?
The following will stop pretty much everyone other than maybe the government or anyone with access to a rubber hose:
* encrypt hard drive using BitLocker?
* 3rd party encryption solution (e.g. a smart card or USB drive or RSA key generator)?