Handheld and Mobile Device Security Best Practices

MUST READ Taking the bite out of Bluetooth TIP - In this technical tip, Lisa Phifer examines Bluetooth threats and explains how any organization can stay safe by following a few simple best practices. Handheld and mobile device security: Mobile malware, breach prevention LEARNING GUIDE - This mini learning guide offers tips from the experts on how to bulk up your mobile device security policies and techniques in order to protect sensitive corporate data.

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	Unified communications: Securing a converged infrastructure SearchSecurity.com | 02 Jul 2009 VIDEO - With so many different communications systems being combined, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to security. In this video, John Burke explains the basics of securing this new type of infrastructure.

	Must-haves for wireless network security: WLAN switches, intrusion detection and more SearchSecurity.com | 12 Nov 2008 VIDEO - Joel Snyder of Opus One reviews the WLAN switch technology and explains why intrusion detection systems and firewalls need to also be carefully added to a "defense in depth" network configuration.

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	Voice data security risks on the rise, say experts SearchSecurity.com | 25 Feb 2010 ARTICLE - New threats to mobile phones place personal information, intellectual property and trade secrets at greater risk of theft from hackers.

	Secure your remote users in 2010 SearchSecurity.com | 11.16.2009 OPINION - As companies shave operational costs by hiring more remote workers, IT security teams should plan to protect sensitive data being used by a highly mobile workforce in 2010.

	Researchers find thousands of flawed embedded devices SearchSecurity.com | 28 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Columbia University researchers found thousands of devices, from home routers to video conferencing units at risk. They say their research has implications for enterprises.

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HANDHELD AND MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY BEST PRACTICES EXPERTS
			Mike Chapple, featured expert IT Security Professional ASK A QUESTION

	How to prevent iPhone spying: mobile phone management tips 24 Feb 2010 TIP - In this tip, Michael Cobb explains how to prevent and stop iPhone spying.

	Protecting enterprise networks from new mobile application downloads 19 Jan 2010 TIP - Sandra Kay Miller explains how administrators can keep their networks safe while still allowing employees to use their mobile devices.

	Encryption of mobile devices under Massachusetts data protection law 18 Mar 2010 EXPERT ANSWER - BlackBerrys and iPhones are everywhere, but under the new Massachusetts data protection law, is it necessary to encrypt their contents? Learn more in this response from security management expert David Mortman.

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	Handheld and mobile device security: Mobile malware, breach prevention SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 LEARNING GUIDE - This mini learning guide offers tips from the experts on how to bulk up your mobile device security policies and techniques in order to protect sensitive corporate data.

	Learning guide: The five steps of baseline Bluetooth security SearchSecurity.com | 04 May 2005 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - In this Learning Guide, you will learn how to secure Bluetooth devices in the enterprise.

	When a handheld becomes a security problem McGraw-Hill | 14 Jan 2004 BOOK CHAPTER - This book covers the security aspects of handhelds in the enterprise.

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	Best Mobile Data Security Products Information Security Magazine | 03 Sep 2009 Readers vote on the best mobile data security products, including file and full disk laptop encryption, removable storage device control, and smart phone protection.

	Product review: Credant Mobile Guardian 6.0 Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - MOBILE SECURITY

	Device Management: Pointsec Protector software review Information Security Magazine | 01 Oct 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Pointsec Protector manages unsecured ports and endpoint devices while transparently delivering encryption, filtering content, enforcing policies and maintaining an audit trail, even when mobile devices are disconnected from ...

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	Platform Protection: Security Issues for Mobile Devices - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   31 OCT 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This 10-minute Podcast features a Q&A-style back-and-forth interview with Lisa Phifer about security issues affecting various mobile device platforms, including BlackBerry and Symbian.

	Top 5 Ways to Lock Down Your Mobile Devices - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   31 OCT 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This webcast will offer advice for ensuring mobile device security.

	The state of mobile management - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   31 AUG 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   In this interview, Craig Mathias discusses the most common mistakes IT organizations make in coping with the spread of mobile devices and describes best practices for companies that are integrating mobility into an IT architecture.

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WHITE PAPERS

Business on the Move: Building a Successful Mobilisation Strategy Published by: Sage (UK) Limited | 16 Mar 2010 WHITE PAPER - Making your workforce mobile is about making them customer centric 24/7. A mobile salesforce and workforce can respond more urgently to business opportunities, recover from problems faster and address customer problems more quickly. Read this paper to learn about the mobile market, benefits of mobility, and practical considerations.

	An IT Manager’s Guide to Managing Personal Devices in the Enterprise Published by: Sybase, Inc. | 16 Mar 2010 WHITE PAPER - You can't avoid it any longer: Developing a strategy for managing employees’ personal mobile devices. Get this paper and learn how to create a more secure and manageable mobile enterprise. It’s yours, compliments of Sybase.

	Mobility Management for Dummies Published by: Sybase, Inc. | 16 Mar 2010 EBOOK - In this informative Guide, you'll learn why mobility management and security is vital to your business. Plus, we’ll introduce some of the best solutions available today. Get your guide now, compliments of Sybase.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Handheld and Mobile Device Security Best Practices:  Wireless LAN Design and Setup, Wireless Network Protocols and Standards, Smartphone and PDA Viruses and Threats