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title: "Weekly Tech Tip: Control physical access to computers and network components"
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# [Weekly Tech Tip: Control physical access to computers and network components](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/weekly-tech-tip-control-physical-access-to-computers-and-network-components)

 Written by [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) | Feb 15, 2017, 7:16:22 PM

Prevent access or use of business computers by unauthorized individuals. Laptops can be particularly easy targets for theft or can be lost, so lock them up when unattended. Make sure a separate user account is created for each employee and require strong passwords. Administrative privileges should only be given to trusted IT staff and key personnel.

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