David Carpenter Quotations

It is imperative that laptops remain in control of the department. Losses of laptops must be reported immediately to executive directors. Laptops are high-value items and must be controlled as such.

Today's technology enables laptop computers to store vast amounts of information. Laptop computers are a high-risk target for theft and require us to take special safeguards to protect them. The capabilities of laptop computers also create significant technical vulnerabilities. For example, infrared and modem capabilities can cause data to be transferred without the users' knowledge.

They've been planning this with weekly meetings for six months. They put in a tremendous amount of time and effort, and the result is a premier event.

It's becoming a burden on families now, and it can be a safety issue, especially if people are out at the schools from Friday night until Monday morning.

The use of laptop computers introduces a number of security threats to the Department of State and to every federal agency.