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• Five laptop security musts for users

  While encryption software might protect your organisation's data if a laptop is stolen, preventing the laptop from walking away in the first place is your best line of defence.

• Lessons learned from laptop theft

  Virtual security is at the top of most IT managers' minds. But have you given much thought to the dangers of hardware theft? Read this account of a recent burglary and its consequences.

• Security time bomb is triggered by 'rogue laptops'

  Notebook PCs that have missed the regular patching cycle are vulnerable to security threats such as the recent Korgo worm, warn security experts.

• Customs: Vista PCs are safe from encryption attack

  Despite US researchers showing that hard disk encryption can be easily compromised, Australian Customs say its Vista laptops are safe because data is not stored on them -- but analysts have warned users will find a way around this policy when they need to.

• Dumb laptops the answer for absent-minded users?

  As more laptops -- along with all their sensitive data -- get lost and stolen each year, companies are seeking new ways of securing their corporate data.

Blogs (14)

• Westpac bank: AVG's toughest competitor

  The next time you're buying antivirus software, don't go direct to Symantec or McAfee. Don't download free antivirus. And definitely don't see Harvey Norman. Ask your bank they're quite literally giving the stuff away.

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  Beijing Olympics? Paranoia will protect your data

  If you're heading to the Beijing Olympics to cut deals, schmooze and booze, don't leave your laptop and mobile with your hosts for a second and watch your gadgets very, very carefully. Of course, it might cost you a deal because you're acting weird, but your data will be safe.

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  Nobody protects Macs, not even Steve Jobs

  Macs are banned from many government departments because there aren't any 'approved' applications to encrypt them. So why doesn't Apple CEO Steve Jobs do something about it?

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  Why I hate the Privacy Commissioner's office

  According to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner's 2007 annual report, Australian consumers should feel pretty safe but that's because it's full of crap.

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  Sydney is far too unsafe for President Bush

  If Sydney is so unsafe that during his visit, the US president has to be followed around by a huge black helicopter that blocks mobile phone signals, I think he should stay at home and use video conferencing instead.

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• Five laptop security musts for users

  While encryption software might protect your organisation's data if a laptop is stolen, preventing the laptop from walking away in the first place is your best line of defence.

• Lessons learned from laptop theft

  Virtual security is at the top of most IT managers' minds. But have you given much thought to the dangers of hardware theft? Read this account of a recent burglary and its consequences.

• The 10 most important things to teach your users

  Your users don't need an encyclopedic knowledge of how their computers work or how your network is configured -- but they may need a little technical enlightenment here and there. This list includes some of the basics that will help them (and you) work more effectively.

• Laptop users: Personal firewalls a must

  Mobile devices are often the last thing administrators think of when beefing up defenses. What are the potential security holes and issues inherent when laptops log in to the corporate network?

• Does secure equal slow?

  The need for security also brings with it a need to rethink processes,"especially when things slow to a crawl.

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  Does the iPhone's lack of e-mail compatibility threaten security?

  The iPhone is not compatible with Microsoft Exchange or push e-mail services, like RIM's Blackberry, which could mean users will bypass corporate security safeguards in order to get their hands on the long awaited device.

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  One Laptop Per Child: Beta 2 test prototype

  Ivan Krstic, director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child project, brought a beta 2 test prototype model of the AU$175 laptops to AusCERT 2007. ZDNet Australia's Munir Kotadia caught up with Ivan to find out more about the pre-release model's features.

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  Is desktop security broken beyond repair?

  At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstic, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.

Reviews (271)

• Asus UX30

  The UX30 gets oh so close to what it strives to achieve, but small design choices like the stippled touchpad and port covers, and large issues like the low battery life prevent it from achieving greatness.

• ViewSonic VNB101

  The netbook market is so tight, you need some sort of competitive advantage to stand above the crowd. ViewSonic brings a standard netbook with two negatives instead poor battery life and a bad touchpad.

• Asus Lamborghini VX5

  Asus' Lamborghini VX5 is a luxury laptop, with a luxury price to match thankfully justified by the quality of the laptop and package. If you've got a wad of cash burning in your pocket, and don't mind a little luxury, the VX5 might be for you.

• Acer Extensa 5635Z

  The Extensa is a business laptop with no particular frills. That's not a bad thing per se, but it's tough to get too excited about it, either.

• Dell Latitude E6400

  Dell's Latitude E6400 is a full featured business laptop that delivers on performance, battery life and price in one neat bundle.

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