PCWorld published an article yesterday titled "Holiday Travel Tips: Protect Your Laptop and Privacy" - http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/154676/holiday_travel_tips_protect_your_laptop_and_privacy.html. It is a good and timely article; however, a few additional tips you might find handy include:
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Cable lock your laptop anytime it will be out of your possession (in your car, hotel, etc.). Cable locks are relatively inexpensive and provide an excellent additional layer of protection.
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Encrypt any confidential information on your laptop - it is best to utilize full-disk encryption.
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Shut down your laptop when you are not using it - some encryption software can still be compromised if a laptop is stolen while logged in or in "sleep" mode.
We hope you have a fun, safe, and secure Holiday season!