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How to Prevent Computer and Data Theft

From banking and shopping to researching and applying for jobs, pretty much every aspect of our daily lives has become faster and more convenient with the help of computers. Yet every day, computer owners around the world learn that the conveniences of technology can, quite literally, be stolen from you. Between the virtual theft of personal information and the material theft of laptops and desktop PCs, our computers can also put us at great risk for loss.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to protect your identity and personal property from falling into the wrong hands. In addition to electronic safeguards like firewalls, filters, and anti-virus software, you can find many other safety devices that physically prevent theft and block unauthorized access to your computer drives, personal records, and online accounts.

Byte Brothers Lok-Kit I™ Computer Security Kit

Byte Brothers' Lok-Kit I™ helps you thwart would-be PC thieves by giving you the power to lock down computer components right at, or to, your workstation. Made up of a flexible steel cable, keyed padlock, and lock plates backed with industrial-strength adhesive, the Lok-Kit I™ lets you choose exactly which computer parts and peripherals to secure, and gives you the flexibility to merely lock the components together, or attach them to a heavier, more permanent object like a desk. Just peel off the lock plates' backing, apply them where they're needed, loop everything together with the steel cable, and then lock.

Byte Brothers Uni-Kit II™ CPU/Memory Kit

Designed to double-secure your CPU against theft, Byte Brothers' Uni-Kit II™ not only locks your computer tower to your workstation, but also defends it against individuals attempting to steal or tamper with memory or other internal components. To start, attach a small steel bonding plate to your tower with the included industrial adhesive, run a steel cable through the plate's grommet, loop the cable around a stationary object, and lock its ends. To complete the job, install the kit's security fasteners over case screws, so that they can't be removed for access to internal memory.

Davko Anti Theft PC Security Stand

Small form factor PCs are incredible at saving space in your workplace, classroom or home office, but their compact size can also make them easier for a thief to get away with. Protect your small form factor PC, and even an LCD monitor, with the Davko Anti Theft PC security stand from Kendall Howard. Using a unique support bracket and anti-theft hardware, this computer stand locks a small form factor CPU and flat screen monitor to your desktop in a space-saving configuration that strongly resists tampering and removal.

Black Box CPU Security Cabinet

Perfect for use in high-traffic workplaces where you never know who may wander in or out, this computer cabinet takes the most direct route to protecting your desktop’s CPU: it locks it up. Black Box’s CPU Security Cabinet fits easily under you desk, right where your computer tower would normally sit – the only difference is that your CPU is now completely encased in a locking enclosure that denies unauthorized access to CD and disk drives. To make authorized access easier, the enclosure has a slide-out tray that lets you pull your CPU out for maintenance in just seconds.

Black Box Secure Laptop Lockbox

The cousin of the CPU cabinet we just talked about, this locking laptop cabinet from Black Box is ideal for college students living in dorms, or people who work in an office but rely on a notebook instead of a desktop computer. Leaving a laptop unprotected in these environments can result in the theft of information or your entire computer, so a secure storage space is always wise. This lockbox can be mounted right under your desk, so when you’re finished working, all you need to do is unplug your laptop, slide it into the box, and lock things up before leaving the premises.

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