Booklist - American Library Association:  "Considering that laptop computer theft is on the rise, this practical guide is a valuable resource to help computer owners protect their equipment.  After addressing theft rates, replacement costs, resale value, and other issues, the program uses voice-over narration and various reenactments of robbery scenarios in airports, offices, automobiles, and other locals to show viewers how to avoid computer theft.  Ranging from familiar smash-and-grab approaches to more subtle tactics that involve accomplices who divert attention, the scenarios help viewers understand how to anticipate and thwart laptop thievery." "This cautionary how-to is recommended."  -  Jeff Dick

Information Security Mag.
"Now You See It, Now You Don't: Preventing Laptop Computer Theft" is a training video that touches on the obvious and not-so-obvious ways to prevent laptop theft. The 20-minute video suggests some simple measures for deterring a thief, including keeping your laptop bag in front of you while using a pay phone or sitting in an airport. The video points out numerous laptop theft scams, usually involving two individuals: In one scenario, someone will ask for directions, distracting the laptop owner, while the other person snatches the bag. Another scam happens at an airport, where thieves hold up the security checkpoint line after someone puts his or her laptop on the conveyor belt. The video recommends other theft deterrents, including physical locks, motion sensors and software that encrypts data in the event the laptop is lost or stolen. While most of the lessons are pure common sense, the video has many useful tips.

 Library Journal

Laptop/notebook computers are extremely vulnerable to theft.  While accidental damage still accounts for the majority of losses (about 60%), theft is a growing problem and will probably soon reach 30% of total laptop losses.  This well-produced short video does an excellent job of surveying the situation and explaining the problem to the layperson.  Dramatizations show how a few seconds' lack of vigilance can result in the loss of a $3,000 computer and the concomitant, often irreplaceable data-proprietary and confidential information, plans, personal files, etc., that can cost millions of dollars to replace-stored on its hard drive.  The enactment of the airport security hustle, whereby teams of thieves distract and make away with a victim's bag, is effective and timely.  Another good tip is to carry a laptop in an inconspicuous bag, not one that proclaims: "I am a laptop.  Steal me!"  Various other solutions are offered in the last third of the film, where security devises are discussed and shown.  (Insurance is not covered at all)  The material is aimed ant the average viewer/laptop owner/user, and the message is clear.  This program is an excellent way to get the issue before large groups; as such it is recommended for all corporations and larger public library systems.

Jo Manning, Barry Univ. Lib., Miami shores, Fl.

 

Security Management Magazine.

This video is a user-friendly publication targeted at educating the average employee about the risks of laptop theft or loss and providing commonsense strategies and tips for keeping laptops safe.  As a reminder about the intangible cost of data theft, the video is to be commended; educating employees about the true cost of computer theft is a constant challenge.  The presentation attempts to counter the "they're insured" mind-set by personalizing laptop loss.  The video also showcases technology being marketed to combat laptop theft.  Production values are high, including the use of "instant replays" that illustrate professional diversion and theft techniques used at public places such as airports.  The use of an invisible narrator providing voice over for the video conveys information without being distracting.  While no video alone will solve laptop theft, this production is a good start.  This presentation will benefit both large and small companies alike. 

Larry Jackson, CPP is a Michigan-based college instructor and former owner of a contract security company.  As an author and trainer, he specializes in personal safety and control skill for security, law enforcement and human services personnel.

Barb Lukasiewicz - Library Director, Henry Ford Community College  "A clearly-presented, high-quality video.  An effective way to increase employee awareness. I found the suggestions on how to avoid high-risk situations especially helpful. A very useful and effective training tool."
 
 
   

 
 

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