If the data is encrypted on laptop that mitigates loss. If you have never heard of truecrypt (as one possibility that is free), go learn (and use!) now.
However I fail to see the governments doing much to see that whatever gets checked through in fact GETS to the destination with the passenger, is un-rifled-through, un stolen-from, and in fact also GETS to the passenger again. Much better safety of the materials ought to be as high a priority as the interference. They need also to consider that for example piezoelectric quartz could be an igniter. Those bits are tiny (would be hard to see in sand). Probably scores or more of other ways to generate ignition are doable also. Detective work to keep attackers from getting on planes in the first place seems more effective. If instead of just taking things from people they would pack them and carry them on the plane (perhaps in a resistant box) and deliver back to passengers, the pain of finding you have some contraband du jour and must either lose it forever or not fly could be lessened. Such actions would go a rather long way to mitigate, in turn, the problems being caused for travellers. Glenn Everhart (speaking for myself) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Simon Richter Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 12:34 PM To: Cullen, Michael Cc: full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] New Laptop Polices Hello, Cullen, Michael wrote: > Given the new threats and the change in policy with the airlines and > traveling in and around the UK, has anyone changed their laptop and > portable computing device policy? We are being questioned about the > safety of executives traveling with their laptops. Last thing I heard was that the new policy was "no electronics in hand luggage". I just had an idea for an interesting venture: At the airport, offer a service that takes laptops, creates an image, sends that image to the destination airport where it is put onto a new laptop that is then rented to the client. On return, do the same thing in the other direction. Couple with optional virus scanning for $5 extra. Pointy-haired bosses are going to love this. Simon ********************************************************************** This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates. This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Although this transmission and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates, as applicable, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. ********************************************************************** _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
