Monday, 21 May 2012
As the popularity of smartphones grows, and their features and capabilities advance, mobile technology is increasingly becoming a target for the creators of malicious software.
"Handheld Wireless Security" - with the mass adoption of smartphones and netbooks, the challenge of securing them in an enterprise becomes greater.
Apple devices are going to be under the scope of would be attackers along with smartphones and tablets.
The growing number of mobile devices and applications which allow users to pay with credit cards has triggered the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council to issue a mobile task force to get a better picture.
IT departments need to think long and hard before deciding on the right smartphone platform for their business needs.
With all the valuable data stored in your smartphone, you should strive to keep it safe from all threats. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your Android-based smartphone’s security settings.
Cellcos and email providers must make security features the default, says researcher.
While certain mobile environments are more susceptible to malware, such risks can be eliminated through encryption and using common sense.
HTC apparently modified Android in a way that leaves some models of its phones open to hacks and data theft, researchers reveal.
Symantec is offering a DLP product for the monitoring and protection of sensitive information on tablet computers.
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Trusted Mobility Index
The mobile ecosystem of devices, services and networks is at a critical inflection point.While the mobile revolution is unleashing massive opportunities in both emerging and mature economies, it is also increasing in complexity and confusion. The reality is the lightning-fast adoption of powerful, smart devices is outpacing society’s ability to secure them. Today, trust in mobility hangs in the balance.
MasterCard tackles BYOD with strict conditions
More than a year into its bring-your-own-device program, MasterCard Worldwide continuously assesses the security technology and policies that allow 30 percent of its employees worldwide to use their personal iPhones, iPads and Android devices at work.
HID Global deploys a centralized, web-based IP access control solution at Fuxi Power Plant
Unable to meet the needs for real-time monitoring with its traditional patrol system, China's Fuxi Power Plant has deployed HID Global's VertX V2000.
