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security white papers

Computer Security Products is in the business of physically protecting your technology equipment from theft, whether that be your computer or laptop, or your paper files.

But we also want to make you aware of all types of security concerns. We are providing 'white papers' on subjects we think will be of interest to our security conscious clients.

   
DO I NEED AN INTERNAL PRIVACY FILTER?
While viewing our PrivateVue Monitor page, you may think to yourself "I don't really need an internal privacy filter, do I?" It's an important question to ask yourself; data security is a big concern.... read more
 
   
WHAT IS SCREEN PRIVACY?
Data security is a concern for every company which handles sensitive information. An information breach can have far more serious consequences than an employee getting kicked off the annual company golf trip.... read more
 
   
CHOOSING THE CORRECT KEY OPTION FOR YOUR LOCKS
Buying locks for your company's equipment is essential in today's environment. And choosing the right one is a daunting task that many people find themselves facing. But there's one aspect that many buyers don't take enough time analyzing: key options... read more
 
   
KEEP YOUR ON-SCREEN DATA CONFIDENTIAL
Do you deal with confidential information on a daily basis? If so, you understand the need to have a privacy screen on your computer monitor. The PrivateVue Monitor comes with a fixed computer privacy filter built right in and it is one...read more
 
   
IS YOUR LAPTOP THE 'BAIT CAR?'
Have you seen this TV show "Bait Car"? I was watching TV the other night and this show came on. I've never seen the show before, but I was fascinated by it...read more
 
   
THE 3 LEVELS OF EXPOSURE: PART 1 OF 3: LOW LEVEL
If your main theft concern is, well, not much concern at all, then you're considered to be in a low level threat enviroment...read more
 
   
ECONOMY DOWN, CRIME UP - DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR COMPUTER IS?
In these times of economic woe, people who would never steal in the past are now tempted, when they are suffering themselves. Selling computers and laptops on the open market can be lucrative...read more
 
   
3 APPROACHES TO USB SECURITY
USB ports have opened our computers up to the potential introduction of viruses and the loss of data, but we can't just witch them off, so what are we supposed to do? ... read more
 
   
THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD PASSWORD
With today's technology, you can store your whole life on your hard drive. Computers are being made small and smaller, and seem to be disappearing out from under people's noses Without password protection, nothing is safe... read more
 
   
OPERATION ID
Burglary is one of the most frequently committed crimes in the United States. Wouldn't it be great if someone thought up a nation-wide system that allows citizens to help ... read more
 
   
10 WAYS TO SECURE YOUR WORKSTATIONS
Workstations are what keep your workers... well... working! Nothing would get done if there was nowhere to do it. There are a lot of different threats to your system out there... read more
 
   
TOP 10 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
An estimated 9 million Americans have their identity stolen each year, says the FTC. Could you be next? I sure hope not!... read more
 
   
CREATING A SECURITY AUDIT
In most cases, the security solutions we choose do an exceptional job protecting our equipment; so much so, that maintaining them becomes less of a priority. Believe it or not, a lack of maintenance makes us more vulnerable than we realize... read more
 
   
CHOOSING A LAPTOP SECURITY CABLE
There are so many choices out there, how do you know which is the right cable? There's not just one solution that can be applied to every situation; but there's definitely one out there made just for you... read more
 
   
HOW TO KEEP YOUR LAPTOP FROM BEING STOLEN
Studies show that between 40 and 50% of data breaches in the US are caused by lost or stolen laptops, and I'm sure the half a million people whose laptops vanished in airports last year can attest to that... read more
 
   
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CREATE A PASSWORD?
In today’s world, everything we do online requires a password. Although passwords keep us safe, if not created properly, they can open the door for the fastest growing crime in today’s society: identity theft... read more
 
   
OTHER USES FOR REFRIGERATOR LOCKS
You probably thought a refrigerator lock was just for securing your fridge, right?? Well think again; check out all the different applications we've found!!... read more