Data theft â?? it's so easy today. You lose your flash drive, step away from your computer for coffee, or accidentally leave your laptop unattended in a public place.
Data corruption â?? even easier. The moment your son plugs his iPod into your work machine, or your daughter attaches her digital camera to your USB port, Infection with crippling viruses can be only seconds away.
The key to this data vulnerability? Your machine's network endpoints. In fact, in the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, your data can easily be downloaded onto an MP3 Player, smartphone, or memory stick. "Slurping" programs â?? easily available to anyone online - can copy an average "My Documents" folder onto a portable storage device in 65 seconds.