Business Travel Tips

According to a survey conducted by The Ponemon Institut, over 10,000 laptops are lost or stolen each week at U.S. airports, with half them containing confidential corporate information.

The study was released last month as Dell, which sponsored it, introduced its new laptop data protection services for business travelers. Security industry executive Richard Stiennon, suggested advice on how to avoid laptop loss at the airport security checkpoint.

1. First, you should keep your laptop separated from the person behind you and in front of you. In order to do it, place your laptop in the first bin at the checkpoint with laptop bag placed in front of it. Put a second bin with your shoes, belt, wallet, etc. right behind your laptop. Your carry-on bag should go last. The first thing you should do on the other side is put your laptop in its briefcase.
2. Mark your laptop with a sticker.
3. If you lose your laptop contact the TSA immediately. Call the airport.