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Written by Jim Geier
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Monday, 02 April 2007 |
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A while back, I mentioned that you should be careful when using a mobile device, especially a laptop because of the larger screen, when operating from a public Wi-Fi hotspot. You may have rock solid encryption through a VPN, but someone may just look over your shoulder and read sensitive information along with you. Here's something to add to this story... When I was in Houston recently, I stayed in a large high-rise hotel in the downtown area. The view from my hotel room included several office buildings. I couldn't help but notice that you can see PC monitors facing the windows and within perfect view for anyone staying at my hotel. A pair of binoculars is all that's needed to read everything on the monitor screens. Be certain to think about physical security when deploying security mechanisms. At least aim large displays away from the windows!
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