Wireless security

Building and maintaining a secure wireless LAN can be a challenge. These resources provide you with tools and tactics to successfully configure, implement and manage a solid wireless network.

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With the sheer number of third party application downloads available for smart phones, mobile application threats and attacks are becoming more and more likely. In this tip, Sandra Kay Miller talks on how you can keep your networks safe from mobile threats.
Organizations are not actively deploying prevention strategies. Research revealed that just 35% of workers feel that they are responsible for their own computer security when working remotely with 29% feeling no responsibility (IT dept does it) and 17% feeling it is a shared responsibility.
Black Hat researchers present mobile hacks that could leave users vulnerable to phishing and other attacks.
PCI Security Standards Council releases step-by-step guide on securing wireless networks.
Security is an important consideration when enterprises deploy or expand the use of mobile devices such as RIM's Blackberry. Other considerations are high availability, enterprise functionalities, and options for cloud or managed services.