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One week after news that another computer from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had gone missing, the agency announced plans to beef up safeguards on all of its machines.

In the next week, the agency plans to begin installing data encryption software on its laptop and desktop machines, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson said Monday. Data on portable media such as flash drives and CDs will also be protected.

“A system-wide encryption program will be a tremendous step forward in improving the safety and security of sensitive veteran information,” Nicholson said in a statement.