Re: Stolen Laptops

["Maloney, Michael" <mmaloney () MIDDLESEXCC EDU>]

We don't use Lojack on our campus laptops, but we have had dealings with
them when a student connects to our wireless network with one that
Lojack was activated on.   First time the student disconnected and left
before Lojack got in touch with the right people.  Couple days later
when the student returned, they were in for a big surprise.

 

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Mike Maloney
Sr. System Engineer
Middlesex County College
2600 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08818
Phone: 732-906-7754
Cell: 908-217-2086
Fax: 732-906-4266
Email: mmaloney () middlesexcc edu <mailto:mmaloney () middlesexcc edu> 
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From: The EDUCAUSE Security Constituent Group Listserv
[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Kimberly Heimbrock
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:25 PM
To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
Subject: [SECURITY] Stolen Laptops

 

Unfortunately, laptops thefts have been significantly increasing,
(usually in locked offices - after hours) and was wondering what success
anyone has had using Lojack, Prey, or other tools.  Any (affordable)
ideas for increased physical security and software tools that have been
proven to reduce thefts and trace the equipment would be appreciated.
We will be communicating increased fac/staff awareness as it relates to
the physical security of mobile devices, so ideas to be included with
that message would be great too. Thanks in advance!

 

Kim Heimbrock

Director, IT Policy and Compliance

Northern Kentucky University

(859) 572-5139 

heimbrockk () nku edu