The school was also able to send a custom message displayed to the the end user. In response to this discovery, Absolute deployed Computrace's Device Freeze feature to 'brick' the device and render it unusable until accessed by an authorized administrator. Because the district had Computrace installed on all their laptops, Absolute's Theft Recovery Team was able to take immediate action when the laptop was reported stolen and determined that another student was actively using the device. Proactive Security Leads to Laptop RecoveryĪ student in the Lorain City School District (LCSD) in Ohio was the victim of theft when her assigned laptop went missing. Computrace not only helped to protect sensitive data, but also eliminated the need to replace the devices, which would have been financially taxing.' 'We always knew the importance of securing our mobile devices though we never truly understood the benefits until we experienced theft firsthand.
However, the ability to recover stolen laptops with Absolute Software's assistance can make a huge difference,' said Robert Barenie, Special Investigator, Detroit Public Schools Office of Inspector General, Detroit Public Schools, Carleton Elementary School.
