The iPhone5, iPad mini and Kindle are just some of the exciting gadgets many of you found under your tree this year. As you welcome your new digital gear into your home this holiday season, you will want to protect your personal information, identities and beloved technical equipment in the best way possible.

Our increasing sense of digital dependence raises our vulnerability to theft. In the past, we contained our lives inside our homes, which we protected under lock and key. Today, our lives travel with us. All of our money joins us in the form of credit cards. Our memories follow us on our cell phones, and our personal entertainment accompanies us through tablets and eReaders. All of this convenience and connection represent a major opportunity for hackers and thieves looking to exploit our every mistake, from leaving our computers unattended for just a few short moments at a local coffee shop or to using one of the free charging stations at the airport.