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All Behaviours > SB037b Locks laptop or desktop device when not in use
SB037b Locks laptop or desktop device when not in use
Locking laptops and desktops when not in use prevents unauthorised access. This is especially important in common areas, such as shared offices or public places.
Why is it important?
Unlocked devices have direct access to sensitive data. Leaving a device unlocked can give someone opportunity to access it and cause harm.
By locking a device whenever it is unattended, data is better protected.
Priority Tier
Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.
Risk Mitigated
Data Theft
Data theft is the intentional stealing of data.
Personal Exposure
Personal exposure is the extent to how much someones personal information is available online.
Further reading
https://www.usenix.org/system/files/conference/soups2014/soups14-paper-harbach.pdf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404819301919