At mobile workplaces, it is easier for attackers to access confidential information stored on hard disks, removable storage media, or paper, particularly if they are professional attackers. They may also eavesdrop on communication links. If information is read or disclosed without authorisation, this has serious consequences for the entire organisation in question. Among other things, a loss of confidentiality may result in the organisation violating laws or suffering from competitive disadvantages and financial damage.