IT Execs that travel to China for work are receiving some interesting advice on taking a moment to weigh their laptops…both before and after their trip to China.
Does this software make my laptop look fat?
From CRN:
Senior executives in US IT companies have been advised by the US Government to follow extremely strict policies for visits to China which extend far beyond standard software protection.
The policies encourage them to leave their standard IT equipment at home and to buy separate gear only for use in China.
Mark Bregman, chief technology officer at security firm Symantec said he left his MacBook Pro behind in the US and took his MacBook Air whenever he flew to China. Bregman said he only ever used the Air in China and re-imaged the machine every time he returned home.
Hmm. So, is this sound advice or more FUD being driven by a vendor?
Well, let’s see,
Symantec, as a security vendor which analyses code for malware, should be considered very reliable, said Bregman.
Indeed. Or you could just avoid leaving your laptop on a coffee table like this sales guy (for a software company) did as he went to the bathroom inside the coffee shop. And yes…that pic REALLY happened.
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