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Quiz: Educating end users
What other industry refers to the people it works with "users"? Quiz
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"Mobile Computing," Chapter 18: Security issues in mobile computing
This chapter discusses different techniques to secure information over mobile computing environments. Chapter Download
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Laptop hacking step by step
Laptops with sensitive data are getting stolen every day. Contributor Kevin Beaver says the best way to secure your laptops is to understand how they will be attacked. He provides the basic attack methods and a set of contingencies in this step-by-st... Step-by-Step Guide
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Mobile viruses -- Overview
Learn about mobile viruses and understand the risks mobile devices bring to your enterprise and how to safeguard against mobile malware. Crash Course
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A new era of computer worms: Wireless mobile worms
In this excerpt of Chapter 9 from "The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense," author Peter Szor dissects the Cabir worm. Chapter Download
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Mobile device security
Protect your company's mobile devices against potential threats and learn about the risks and discover how to protect your corporate assets. Crash Course
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Wireless Hacks, 2nd Edition: Hack 51 -- Track wireless users
Hack 51 from Wireless Hacks, Second Edition, shows you how you can automatically keep a database of MAC-to-IP address mappings. Chapter Download
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Products of the Year 2005
You are invited to submit your company's mobile product(s) to be considered for our Products of the Year awards. Winning products will be highlighted in a special feature on SearchMobileComputing.com in January 2005. SearchMobileComputing.com
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Security software for Linksys WAP
Lisa Phifer offers her advice about security software for a Linksys Wireless-G access point. ITKnowledge Exchange Advi
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Don't let laptops infect your network
Personal firewalls can help secure those laptops most likely to roam from your corporate network and return bearing malware gifts. TechColumn
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Mobile device security demands surpass reality, survey says
It's no surprise that mobile device security was top of mind in our recent reader survey. Find out what's missing and what IT pros are asking for in mobile security products. News | 13 Jun 2011
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Tablet security calls for mobile policy, controlling mobile apps
Tablet PCs are taking IT departments by storm, and security is top of mind. In this Q&A with industry expert Nick Arvanitis, you'll learn the importance of having a mobile policy and how to approach tablet and mobile security from the top down. Interview | 21 Feb 2011
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Traditional security threats coming soon to mobile device near you
Browser exploits, botnets and more will soon be coming to mobile devices, according to a report from the Georgia Tech Information Security Center. Knowing the key threats can help ward off the greatest dangers. Article | 29 Oct 2008
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When will attackers go mobile?
Mobile malware has not been the great threat that many independent security experts have predicted, but they still predict the threat will come. Article | 22 May 2008
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Mobile voice encryption gets cheaper, easier to do
KoolSpan's new TrustChip technology could spark interest in mobile device voice encryption with its smaller form factor, ease of use, and low price. Article | 16 Jan 2008
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Google's Android platform could complicate security
Google's Android platform, still months away from deployment, could raise a host of security concerns. Article | 21 Nov 2007
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Mobile security tops concerns, but policy isn't enforced
Mobile security topped the mobility issues companies face, but recent results of a SearchMobileComputing.com survey found many organizations aren't putting security measures and policies in place. Article | 17 Oct 2007
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Mobile security breaches inevitable, study says
Mobile security breaches have CIOs fearful and ready to re-examine their corporate mobile security needs, a recent study has found. Article | 19 Sep 2007
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Mobile GPS system virus could infect network
A mobile GPS system shipped with a virus that could infect the corporate network. Article | 31 Jan 2007
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Mobile phone spyware -- it's here
Mobile spyware has popped up a few times recently. Researchers say it isn't time to worry -- yet. Article | 20 Dec 2006
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Meeting technical requirements for mobile health care deployments
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security. Tip
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Mobile device strategy bypassed as enterprises face tablet invasion
The tablet invasion has many enterprises rushing to accommodate end-user demand and bypassing a mobile device strategy to deal with mobile security and policies on an ad hoc basis. Tip
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Mobile patching is No. 1 challenge of mobile device security
Lack of a systematic, efficient mobile patching process will likely be the biggest challenge of mobile device security. Tip
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Mobile security for tablet devices: Recognizing risk
Tablet devices are flooding into the enterprise, disrupting IT support plans and mobile security practices. Find out the business benefits and potential risks tablet devices pose. Tip
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Tablet security: Best practices for the tablet computer onslaught
Tablets are taking the enterprise by storm, and tablet security is a major concern. Find out which mobile device security best practices you're already using can apply to tablets, and which you will need to revisit to keep tablets secure. Tip
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iPad security policy pointers for enterprise iPad endpoint integrity
As enterprise iPad use increases, companies must make decisions about iPad security policy and how to enforce it. Lisa Phifer offers several tactics for ensuring iPad endpoint integrity. Tip
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Tablet computing: Understanding native tablet security capabilities
Tablet computers running smartphone operating systems have several native security capabilities that security channel providers need to understand. This is part two of a two-part technical tip. Tip
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Best practices for enterprise mobile device and smartphone security
Using personal mobile devices and smartphones to connect to enterprise networks is a huge security risk. Here are some best practices for enterprise mobile device security and key criteria for enforceable mobile device management policies. Tip
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Smartphone security: The growing threat of mobile malware
The increasingly pervasive use of wireless handhelds in the enterprise is just one reason why malware pros are getting serious about mobile malware. Lisa Phifer details all the reasons why smartphone and PDA viruses and malware may be on the rise, an... Tip
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Securing your Windows Mobile devices
Until recently, Windows Mobile devices lacked the native management and security capabilities long associated with BlackBerrys. Many third-party device management and security solutions were (and still are) available for Windows Mobile. However, Wind... Tip
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Follow up on business benefits of VoWLAN
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Adoption of 802.11j
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How can I protect my Pocket PC from attackers in hot spots?
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Implementing a hardware routing solution with an open MAC filter
Do you know of a hardware routing solution that would allow me to leave my MAC filtering open, but still allow for authentication with a simple dialog box that asks for username and password before it allows connection to my network? Ask the Expert
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Protecting sensitive data from neighboring WLANs on the same channel
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How safe is SMS?
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Encrypting files on Pocket PC
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Forcing updates on wireless devices
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Preventing eavesdroppers on cellular calls
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Using the firewall feature of the Nortel contivity 1010 box
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real-time location system (RTLS)
A real-time location system (RTLS) is one of a number of technologies used to pinpoint the current geographic position and location of a target. Word
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Quiz: Mobile Device Security -- Who else can hear me now?
Mobile device security and compliance regulations can be as hard to pin down as a strong connection for your smartphone. Test your knowledge of risk areas and compliance rules in this quiz from WhatIs.com. Word
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SMiShing (SMS phishing)
SMiShing is a mobile phone security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto his phone. SMiShing is short for "SMS phishing." (Continued) Word
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mobile VPN (mobile virtual private network)
A mobile VPN is a networking configuration that enables mobile devices such as notebook computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access a virtual private network (VPN) or an intranet while moving from one place to another... (Continued) Word
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Podcast: The truth about network security and mobile device access
In this 10 minute podcast, Lisa Phifer and Kate Dostart engage in some 'Fact or Fiction' to dispel some common misconceptions about network access, authentication, control, and over-the-air security for mobile laptops, PDAs, and smart phones. Podcast
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Learning guide: Mobile device protection
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Meeting technical requirements for mobile health care deployments
IT departments deploying mobile health care solutions must ensure that using mobile devices in health care settings doesn't violate federal laws or compromise security. Tip
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Mobile device strategy bypassed as enterprises face tablet invasion
The tablet invasion has many enterprises rushing to accommodate end-user demand and bypassing a mobile device strategy to deal with mobile security and policies on an ad hoc basis. Tip
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Mobile device security overview
Mobile device manufacturers and operating system developers vary in their security capabilities. This list evaluates how the leading mobile devices stack up in security. Feature
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Mobile device security demands surpass reality, survey says
It's no surprise that mobile device security was top of mind in our recent reader survey. Find out what's missing and what IT pros are asking for in mobile security products. News
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Mobile patching is No. 1 challenge of mobile device security
Lack of a systematic, efficient mobile patching process will likely be the biggest challenge of mobile device security. Tip
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Tablet security calls for mobile policy, controlling mobile apps
Tablet PCs are taking IT departments by storm, and security is top of mind. In this Q&A with industry expert Nick Arvanitis, you'll learn the importance of having a mobile policy and how to approach tablet and mobile security from the top down. Interview
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Mobile security for tablet devices: Recognizing risk
Tablet devices are flooding into the enterprise, disrupting IT support plans and mobile security practices. Find out the business benefits and potential risks tablet devices pose. Tip
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Tablet security: Best practices for the tablet computer onslaught
Tablets are taking the enterprise by storm, and tablet security is a major concern. Find out which mobile device security best practices you're already using can apply to tablets, and which you will need to revisit to keep tablets secure. Tip
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iPad security policy pointers for enterprise iPad endpoint integrity
As enterprise iPad use increases, companies must make decisions about iPad security policy and how to enforce it. Lisa Phifer offers several tactics for ensuring iPad endpoint integrity. Tip
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About Mobile Device Security
This topic section on mobile device security covers everything you need to know about protecting the mobile devices used in your organization. Learn about trends and technology in securing mobile devices including smartphones, notebooks, laptops and netbooks and get advice from mobile security experts. Get tips to help avoid a data breach and advice for updating your organization's mobile device security policy. Find out how problems with mobile device security and the loss of these devices can negatively impact customer relationships. Learn the importance of mobile device security and how to avoid pitfalls with the data on your mobile devices.