How can we protect our gadgets from an IT standpoint while employees are traveling?
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: Jan 19, 2010 11:14 AM
byKevin Beaver
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How much time do you have to discuss this? ;-)
Out of sight, out of mind tends to be the mantra with a mobile workforce. The assumption is mobile employees will do the right things to protect their mobile devices. That's probably true...most of the time. But what about when a mobile device gets lost (an honest mistake) or, worse, stolen? The bottom line is that you have to be prepared for the worst. I know it doesn't seem like one little BlackBerry or laptop can create big problems but it can and will. Just look at the Chronology of Data Breaches. It lists big time publicly-known breaches, many of which can be traced back to someone being careless with a mobile device.
In my forthcoming blog here on Bizmore I'll be addressing the mobile device dilemma and provide you with some solutions you can use to your advantage. In the meantime, check out these blog posts I've made on mobile security, some previous articles I've written on locking down mobile devices, as well as a recent article I wrote on protecting data when it leaves the building with mobile device encryption.
Kevin Beaver
Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant, speaker, and expert witness with Atlanta-based Principle Logic. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional, he has more than 20 years' experience in the industry and specializes in performing independent information security assessments revolving around compliance and information risk management. Kevin has authored/co-authored seven books on information security, including "Hacking For Dummies" and "Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies." He's also the creator of the Security On Wheels information security audio books and blog, which provide security learning for IT professionals on the go. Check out Kevin's security blog or follow him on Twitter.
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