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Don't let security be a stumbling block in your mobile endeavors. Experts Kevin Beaver and Lisa Phifer share security tricks and tips with our readers. >> Ask Lisa Phifer a wireless security question now
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>> How secure are GSM networks?
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>> 802.1x for WLAN security
ASK THE EXPERTS :What do you think about 802.1x for WLAN security? Is this standard ready for enterprise use yet, or would we be better off to ...
>> Using PPTP or IPsec VPN tunnels for WLAN security/gateway
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'd like to use PPTP or IPsec VPN tunnels for WLAN security/gateway, as suggested by this piece:
>> Biometrics for PDA security
ASK THE EXPERTS :Are any of the major PDA vendors looking at biometrics for security? Do you think biometrics will catch on for this purpose?
>> Infrared ports and security
ASK THE EXPERTS :Our IT guy stopped by my desk the other day to fix something on my machine, and showed me a neat trick: apparently, my laptop ...
>> Heightened security to comply with HIPAA regulations
ASK THE EXPERTS :We use a Netopia firewall for protection from WAN traffic. We would like to add a wireless access point so one user in a new ...
>> How does a wireless client obtain an IP address if IPsec is enabled and can you tell me about pre-shared keys?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am trying to understand how a wireless client can obtain an IP address if only IPsec based security is enabled on the ...
>> PDA security primer
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>> How secure is WLAN?
ASK THE EXPERTS :How soon (if ever) will we enjoy 'secure' WLAN? And how secure is that?
>> Security and UWB
ASK THE EXPERTS :How secure is the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) wireless technology I'm hearing more about lately?
>> Smartphones and malware
ASK THE EXPERTS :Now that the smartphone market is heating up, do you think that we will we see more viruses specifically aimed at those ...
>> Security and UWB
ASK THE EXPERTS :How secure is the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) wireless technology I'm hearing more about lately?
>> Security issues for tablet PCs
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm considering getting a tablet PC. Are there any special security issues specific to tablets that I should take into ...
>> Eliminating the risk of spoofing
ASK THE EXPERTS :My question is regarding how to implement a secure connection between the PDA and a wireless access point and eliminate the ...
>> AES encryption and WPA
ASK THE EXPERTS :Will AES encryption be supported by the new Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) standard that goes into effect later this year?
>> Rogue access points
ASK THE EXPERTS :What's the easiest way to determine if I have rogue access points that employees may have installed on my wireless network?
>> Is WEP sufficient?
ASK THE EXPERTS :My boss thinks that 40 bit WEP running on our wireless LAN access points is sufficient. I disagree. Will you help resolve ...
>> Security auditing tools
ASK THE EXPERTS :What are some good wireless network security auditing tools?
>> PDA antivirus programs
ASK THE EXPERTS :What do you think of PDA antivirus programs? Are they worth it? I've found some free programs on the Web, but I'm wondering ...
>> WLAN security developments
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>> Securing notebooks while on the road
ASK THE EXPERTS :What's the best way for me to teach my traveling staff to secure their notebooks when they are on the road?
>> PDA security primer
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm an IT manager for a distribution center of canned goods...we're a bit nervous about heading into the wireless PDA ...
>> PDA VPN options
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>> Combining VPN and WLAN technologies
ASK THE EXPERTS :Are there ready-made, off-the-shelf solutions for integrating WLAN technology into existing IP VPN product offerings. What ...
>> How secure is WLAN?
ASK THE EXPERTS :How soon (if ever) will we enjoy 'secure' WLAN? And how secure is that?
>> Securing GPRS between branches
ASK THE EXPERTS :Can you offer me some advice about securing GPRS between branches for the purpose of backup?
>> What's new in wireless security
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>> WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol or Wired Equivalent Privacy)
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have taken a class on Wireless LAN's and was told that WEP stood for "Wired Equivalent Privacy." Most of the articles I ...
>> Popular protocols for securing 802.11 networks
ASK THE EXPERTS :What will the most popular protocols for securing 802.11 networks be in 2003? Will LEAP still be popular? Will 802.1x ...

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