Summary

6 IT Essentials: PC Harware and Software Companion GuideProtect individual computers by using the following:■■■■Cable locksLaptop docking station locksLockable casesSecured cages surrounding desktop casesProtect data with hardware that prevents unauthorized access or theft of media through theuse of the following:■■■Lockable hard drive carriersSecure storage and transport of backup mediaUSB security donglesFactors that determine the most effective security equipment to use to secure equipment anddata include the following:■■■How the equipment will be usedComputer equipment locationUser-required access to dataFor example, a computer in a busy public place, such as a library, requires additional protectionfrom theft and vandalism. In a busy call center, a server might need to be secured ina locked equipment room.Where it is necessary to use a laptop computer in a public place, a security dongle, shownin Figure 16-3, ensures that the system locks if the user and laptop are separated.Figure 16-3USB Security Dongle