Security Management Strategies for the CIOAccess "KoolSpan's TrustChip secures cell phones, other mobile apps"
This article is part of the February 2008 issue of Does security make the grade in Windows Server 2008?
Avoiding Security Hang-Ups Do you think someone might be listening in on your cell phone calls--or those of your company's employees? It doesn't even occur to most of us, but it's an ongoing problem for many organizations concerned with industrial espionage and state-sponsored spying. Restricting what your folks can talk about isn't really an enforceable policy and would pretty much neuter cell phones as a business tool. If cell phone security is critical to your organization, your realistic options are purpose-built "spook phones" or software-based encryption. Or KoolSpan's TrustChip. KoolSpan has incorporated its authentication/encryption technology into a tiny Secure Digital (SD) card, which can be plugged in to any SD-compatible cell phone for about $300 per unit. "This has mainstream business appeal," says Nick Selby, senior analyst and director, enterprise security practice, for The 451 Group. "For some markets--defense contractors, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals--it's a no-brainer." "Another piece of the market is critical infrastructure," says Tony ... Access >>>
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KoolSpan's TrustChip secures cell phones, other mobile apps
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