What to do if you lose your laptop (or other device)

Lost your laptop? Take action immediately to protect your sensitive data.

  1. Notify us so we can use mobile device management (MDM) tools to remotely lock or wipe the device.

  2. Change your passwords, starting with accounts that store financial or sensitive business information.

  3. Report the loss to your organization and, if necessary, your local authorities.

Prevention setup:

  • Enable location tracking

  • Install remote wipe tools

  • Use encryption

  • Back up automatically

  • Record device details

Pro Tip: Save device serial numbers now.

 

Encryption and regular backups are your first lines of defense. Talk to us about setting up these critical safeguards. Access our calendar here to book a quick, 10 to 15-minute call.