We might want to allow all other network connections, including wireless, but I'll have to think about that one.

The only other thing I can think of to do is to train users in the secure methods of logging in remotely and safeguarding data and the equipment that holds data. Even if we could make the laptops as secure as possible, we would still have to rely on the people who use them to safeguard them. I don't like that answer, but I'm afraid it's all we've got.

What do you think?

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