
How Vulnerable is Your Data if Your Laptop is Stolen?
The sinking feeling of realizing your laptop is gone is often quickly followed by a more pressing concern – what about the data on it? The vulnerability of that information hinges on the security measures you have (or haven’t) put in place. A recent incident involving a virtual care management service provider serves as a stark reminder of the potential risks. When an employee’s password-protected laptop was stolen, the organization had to confront the possibility of sensitive patient data being exposed. While they found no evidence of unauthorized access, the event underscores a critical question: just how vulnerable is your data when your laptop falls into the wrong hands? The