Data security is keeping all the information the enterprise controls safe, including everything stored on cell phones, laptops and other devices in the field. Sound hard? Well, it is - and getting harder. The best approach is defense in depth, which relies on many approaches at many levels. While the details are complex, defense in depth relies on the common-sense assumption that malware or intruders that elude one level will be caught by another.
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Laptop Security: The First Line of Defense
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