Hardware theft means stealing the computer equipment and hardware vandalism is when the computer equipment is being destroyed or defaced, for example, cutting a computer cable or breaking a computer screen. To reduce the amount of hardware theft, here are some safeguards against hardware theft and vandalism are as follows:
- Physical access control. Put the hardware in a safe place and secure it by locking the place and protect the equipment.
- Real time location. System of tracking and identifying the location of high-risk or high-value items.
- Install alarm systems. When someone breaks into the safe room at a time where he is not allowed to and tries to steal or break hardware for example, the alarm will let the security forces know.
- Use cables to lock computers to stationary objects. That way, it will not be easy to move the computer.
- Install a mini security system. Same as the alarm system.
This online book has some interesting information about Computer security and this chapter focuses on hardware theft and vandalism:
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Thank you for the information as this will help me protect my laptop from theft and vandalism.
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