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A+Network+Security+Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
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Portable PC TheftUp to 12,000 laptops are lost at United States
airports each week1
Between 65 and 70 percent of lost laptops are never reclaimed1
Many business travelers have sensitive and/or personal information stored on laptops
1. Microexpert.com
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How Many?More than 2 million
laptops are stolen every year2
2. http://www.lojack.com/Pages/laptop.aspx
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Market PotentialAround 30 – 50 million laptops are sold each
year in the United StatesCollege students, businessmen (and women),
and nerds nearly all own laptops
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L.S.D. (Laptop Security Device)A hardware/software, multi-faceted solution to
the problem of laptop theft in public areasHardware: A built-in (i.e. in the type-II slot)
device with an accelerometer, GPS, and 3G receiver
Software: A password to de-activate alarm mode, user interface for sensitivity, alarm, and “if stolen” settings
Sounds an alarm if moved in “alarm” mode, app support for cell phone disarm of alarm, remote encyrption/wipe, gps tracking on iphones
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Competition & Existing Products
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Who?Computer & electronics manufacturers – i.e.
Dell, HP, Asus, Apple, etc…
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Advantages & LimitationsL.S.D. could prevent identity theftL.S.D could protect confidential business
data, and ensure the protection of personal data
L.S.D. could be cheap enough to be available to the public market
L.S.D. could be disabled by sufficiently tech-savvy evil-doers, however, most are not
Car alarm syndrome (ignoring alarm) – not likely in airport or coffee shop
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1. http://www.microexpert.com/2009/09/over-10000-laptops-are-stolen-at-us.html
2. http://www.absolute.com/en/lojackforlaptops/home.aspx
3. http://www.lojack.com/Pages/laptop.aspx
4. www.pcphonehome.com/pcphonehome.html
5. www.mylaptopgps.com/
6. http://www.thinkpads.com/2009/11/25/lenovo-fights-back-against-laptop-reliability-study/
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