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What to do
if an employee
loses their laptop

Simple steps to contain the risk immediately.

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What matters,
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  • When a laptop is lost, the most important thing is to act quickly. A missing device may contain sensitive data, access to internal systems, or credentials that represent a risk to the company.
  • The first signs of a possible incident can be subtle: unexpected connection attempts, account changes, access outside normal hours, or activity inconsistent with the employee’s normal use.
  • An effective response does not need to be complex. Measures such as revoking access, strengthening authentication, monitoring account activity, and verifying backup systems can significantly reduce the impact.
  • The sooner the loss of the device is managed, the lower the risk to the company and the greater the control over information protection.

The essentials, clearly explained.

If an employee loses a company laptop, it is essential to react quickly to protect information and prevent unauthorized access to internal systems.

At SECURITY255, we help companies prevent these situations through full device encryption implementation. When a computer is properly encrypted, the data remains protected even if the device is lost or falls into third-party hands.

How we work

Intervene discreetly, usefully, and effectively

1
Understand the context When a company laptop is lost, the first step is understanding the role that device actually had within the information system.
2
Prioritize cybersecurity risks We identify which information could represent a risk if the device falls into third-party hands.
3
Turn it into decisions Based on this assessment, we define concrete measures to reduce the risk. Protection that ensures data remains inaccessible even if the device is lost or stolen.
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