Chapter 9, Problem 20RQ

Explanation of Solution

Theft of portable devices:

Portable devices like smart-phone, laptop, tablets, could be stolen by trespassers, co-workers or by foes for the below purposes.

• In order to steal valuable information from the devices for their own
• To sell information
• To sell devices

Securing portable devices:

One can reduce laptop theft by implementing any one of the below ways.

Passwords:

Passwords and locks protect the devices from stealing the information form it. Keeping difficult passwords provides more security and protects devices from accessing.

Physical security:

Physical security is giving protection to physical items or objects or even areas from an unauthorized access. Locks like electronic and biometric locks can protect devices from accessing...