# Drone Security Cheat Sheet — 4. Physical Security

> If your drone is ever captured or lost, you should ensure that it's not physically possible to steal data from it.

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If your drone is ever captured or lost, you should ensure that it's not physically possible to steal data from it. This may happen under the following conditions

Insufficient Physical Security – Unsecured USB ports or exposed hardware can lead to data theft or tampering.

Insecure Supply Chain – Compromised components from suppliers can introduce hidden vulnerabilities.

End-of-Life Decommissioning Risks – Improperly decommissioned drones may retain sensitive data or be repurposed maliciously.

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