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14 October 2003, 12:06 PM

markr1963

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More of our guys are using lappies and those above are getting a bit paranoid about the kit being nicked and the data within being read. What's the best way to secure these devices? Encryption within the OS (XP Pro) or a hardware dongle or...?

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14 October 2003, 12:10 PM

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Fingerprint recognition, there are mice with this feature built in and linked to the bios - eg won't start up otherwise.

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14 October 2003, 12:53 PM

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http://www.safeboot.com

Got this for our laptops .. very secure!

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14 October 2003, 01:22 PM

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Thanks guys

Lightning101
Can you recommend a supplier?

Avi
What's the cost per unit? Do you use Enterprise or Pro?

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14 October 2003, 01:30 PM

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Sorry MArk, can't remember how much it was, it was about 2 years ago i set it up, it's an older version, think it might be version 3.

We use microchip based cards that have to be inserted into a pcmcia reader, or just use passwords that are before system boot.

I'll have a look and see if i can dig out the details from when i ordered it