Yesterday, we wrote about size considerations for Time Machine drives, and while that is one of the most discussed topics for new Time Machine users, many people also debate on the security and stability of backups. One concern has been that a thief could easily snatch an external Time Machine drive and have all the data on your computer. In addition to this, there are several security considerations to think about with respect to the three main types of Time Machine drives: internal, external, or networked.
