From “Off the Cusp”
…theft is the leading cause for major data breaches in the U.S.
Source: Is Your Office a Target for a Data Breach?
This article just reinforces my research that found that 50% of reported data breaches were hardware theft and 12% were lost or stolen computers. One of the easiest and least expensive measures you can take to reduce your chances of a re-portable data breach is to lock up your server. Put it in a locked cabinet, lock it in a closet or use a cable to lock it in place.