Securing Your Laptop Like You Mean It

Explore advanced laptop security techniques in this comprehensive 55-minute talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Learn how to protect your device against sophisticated attackers with physical access, going beyond basic measures like webcam covers. Discover how to regain control over your laptop's operating system, built-in devices, and internal components. Delve into methods for safeguarding against malware attacks targeting BIOS firmware, SSD firmware, and keyboard controllers. Gain insights on configuring your laptop securely, leveraging modern hardware virtualization features for enhanced privacy and data protection. Understand how to implement Linux-based hardware virtualization to control network interfaces and integrated audio/video devices in a Windows 10 environment. Explore the use of internal and external hardware security features to improve disk encryption security and properly implement secure boot protocols. This talk is ideal for those seeking comprehensive laptop security strategies to protect against high-level threats and maintain device integrity while traveling or in potentially compromising situations.

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