Wireless and mobile security
In this guide, get advice on tools, software and tactics for wireless network security and wireless mobile device security. Learn how to build and maintain a secure wireless LAN, how to protect mobile devices, and how to successfully configure, implement and manage a solid wireless network.
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Download: Your Complete Guide to IAM
Utilize this 66-page IAM guide to help you stay on top of the latest best practices and techniques. Security expert Michael Cobb explores the risks and rewards of biometrics measures and multifactor authentication, how organizations can assess if it is time to modernize IAM strategies, and much more.
Wireless and mobile security News
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May 26, 2020
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May'20
StrandHogg 2.0 allows attackers to imitate most Android apps
A new elevation-of-privilege vulnerability on Android, dubbed StrandHogg 2.0, allows threat actors to gain access to most apps, according to Norwegian mobile security firm Promon.
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May 22, 2020
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May'20
Risk & Repeat: When will mobile voting be ready?
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast examines the rise of mobile voting apps and how security experts have expressed concerns about the risks deploying the technology for elections.
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May 13, 2020
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May'20
Experts say mobile voting tech isn't the answer to COVID-19
Despite the mounting need for another alternative to in-person voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say mobile and online voting is just not ready for the general public.
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April 15, 2020
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Apr'20
Malware found on 45 percent of home office networks
New research by BitSight compared malware infections on home office networks versus corporate networks, and the results were unsettling for remote enterprise users.
Wireless and mobile security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Considering the differences in LAN vs. WAN security
Given the differences in the security of LAN and WAN, enterprises need to guard against insider threats, secure against unauthorized access and potentially secure the edge, too. Continue Reading
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Wired vs. wireless network security: Best practices
Explore the differences between wired and wireless network security, and read up on best practices to ensure security with or without wires. Continue Reading
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Ownership scenario should dictate mobile device policies
The policies organizations should deploy for BYOD devices compared to kiosk devices are very different. Learn how organizations should approach these policy decisions. Continue Reading
Evaluate Wireless and mobile security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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4 types of mobile security models and how they work
Learn about the different mobile security models that organizations can choose from and how vendors combine cloud-based threat defense with on-device security. Continue Reading
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Top 3 advantages of smart cards -- and potential disadvantages
As smart card adoption increases, it is prudent to take a closer look at how this technology can improve data security. Here, read more about the benefits of smart cards. Continue Reading
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Protect devices with these cloud-based IoT security platforms
IoT security tools can protect widely used computing devices that pose cybersecurity risks in the current remote work era. Explore the leading cloud-based options here. Continue Reading
Manage Wireless and mobile security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element
What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event. Continue Reading
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4 factors that should shape a BYOD mobile policy
BYOD policies aren't the same as corporate-owned device policies, so organizations must factor in regulatory concerns and mobile app management before they create the policy. Continue Reading
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Prevent ransomware attacks on cities in perimeterless networks
City ransomware attacks are disruptive, annoying and potentially life-threatening. In increasingly mobile and perimeterless networks, how can municipalities prevent the risk? Continue Reading
Problem Solve Wireless and mobile security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Balancing work-from-home cybersecurity with on-site protection
Post-pandemic, organizations must strike the right balance between on-site and work-from-home cybersecurity. Here's how to make sure your cybersecurity program is prepared. Continue Reading
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What's the answer for 5G security?
Learn about the planning of 3GPP in developing specifications for 5G security in this synopsis of 5G Americas' white paper, 'The Evolution of Security in 5G.' Continue Reading
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Top enterprise 5G security concerns and how to address them
The benefits of 5G are aplenty, but the next-generation LTE technology also presents a number of risks. Learn how to securely deploy 5G in your enterprise. Continue Reading