Millions of people worldwide have had their data potentially compromised by laptop thefts. It is now impossible to ignore the growing identity theft crisis, much of it caused by laptop thefts from high-profile corporations, government agencies, universities, & healthcare institutions.A multi-layered security strategy is required to protect computer hardware & the data on it. With a few proactive data security steps, organizations can avoid the potential lawsuits, fines, public scrutiny, & loss of business that a lost or stolen computer can cause.HP's Tracking & Recovery Service utilizes software which provides a robust, multi-layered security solution which helps organizations address issues of regulatory compliance, data protection, computer theft recovery, & asset tracking. IT professionals can use HP's Tracking & Recovery Service to track & recover stolen laptops, delete data remotely in order o protect confidential information, detect unauthorized software or missing hardware, to ensure regulatory compliance, & create predefined alerts to manage appropriate use policies. Available through HP direct sales force & partners, these services are an additional step in delivering a solution that protects your assets & helps secure your data.