I received an email from our security team that had some helpful tips about better securing your laptop when on a trip. As they pointed out, while the laptop is a valuable asset, the information it holds is even more important.

I couldn't have said it better, so here are some of their laptop travel tips:

• Keep your laptop with you as much as possible.

• Do not leave access numbers or passwords in your laptop carrying case.

• Consider buying a privacy screen guard that prevents people from reading your work.

• When setting down your laptop, place it between your feet or against your leg.

• If you sit near an exit on public transportation, hold your laptop securely at all times.

• During airport screening, always maintain sight of your laptop.

• Carry on your laptop instead of checking it in with luggage.

• Hold on to your laptop until it is your turn to enter the metal detector, and immediately retrieve it after it has passed through the conveyor belt.

• Remember to retrieve your laptop before exiting the airplane.

• If you must leave your laptop in your room, place it out of view and post the "Do Not Disturb" sign.