David Carpenter Laptop Quotations

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.

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.

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