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.

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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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	RIM patches serious BlackBerry Attachment Service flaws SearchSecurity.com | 28 May 2009 ARTICLE - Multiple flaws in the BlackBerry Attachment Service could allow an attacker to pass a malicious PDF file and gain access to system files.

	Mobile phones win during Pwn2Own contest SearchSecurity.com | 20 Mar 2009 ARTICLE - Hackers failed to crack mobile devices during the Pwn2Own contest at the CanSecWest conference, but a security team later demonstrated a way in with a simulated flaw.

	Latest Apple iPhone features prompt security concerns SearchSecurity.com | 03.19.2009 OPINION - Push notification, copy/paste and Bluetooth peer-to-peer communication features give hackers new areas to target.

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

	How secure are iPhone App Store mobile applications? 02 Apr 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Expert Michael Cobb reviews the steps that Apple has taken to ensure the quality and safety of any applications developed for the iPhone.

	Is there a spy on my mobile device? 01 Apr 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - This is a growing area of concern, as many people are trying to get more and more "hands-free" with their phones. John Strand explains how some hackers can eavesdrop on mobile phone conversations.

	What Obama's Blackberry means for mobile device security 22 Apr 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Barack Obama started an uproar in the security community by being the first president to carry a Blackberry. How secure are these mobile devices? Should any enterprise CEO or vice president have one?

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	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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	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 ...

	Recent Releases: Security product briefs, May 2007 Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Read about security products released in May 2007.

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 5

	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

	VeriSign Mobile Enterprise Services: Enabling Next-Generation Mobile Messaging for Enterprises Published by: VeriSign, Inc | 05 Jun 2009 WHITE PAPER - This Solution Paper provides an overview of the rapidly growing mobile messaging and alerts market, and introduces a solution that addresses that market: VeriSign Mobile Messaging, an offering of VeriSign Mobile Enterprise Services (VMES).

	The Drivers to Long Term Evolution (LTE) Published by: Motorola, Inc. | 13 Apr 2009 WHITE PAPER - LTE is the next generation mobile broadband network from the 3GPP standards group (GSM/UMTS/HSPA). This paper will look at what is driving the development of LTE, how this will impact future LTE subscriber experiences, and ultimately how it will help drive operators businesses.

	Replay for Blackberry® Enterprise Server Published by: AppAssure Software | 09 Apr 2009 DATA SHEET - This data sheet details Replay for BlackBerry, an advanced backup and recovery application that protects your entire messaging ecosystem, not just the BlackBerry data, like other products.

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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