Handheld and Mobile Device Security

MUST READ The key to locking out mobile threats TIP - Learn how mobile devices can harm your network and what you can do to prevent exploits. Fixes in for BlackBerry vulnerability ARTICLE - Attackers could exploit a security hole in the BlackBerry Enterprise Server to block attachments or launch malicious code. Security Bytes: Flaws found in BlackBerry Server ARTICLE - In other news, Social Security numbers of H&R Block customers are reportedly exposed and multiple vulnerabilities are found in the Linux kernel.

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	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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	Apple iPhone 2.2 update includes critical security patches SearchSecurity.com | 21 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - Apple addressed a dozen iPhone and iPod Touch security issues, including dangerous flaws in its Safari browser that could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

	New worm attacks Windows smartphones SearchSecurity.com | 17 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - Symantec researchers have discovered a new worm attacking the Windows CE platform on ARM processors.

	Alcatel-Lucent's 3G laptop security card goes international SearchSecurity.com | 22 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - The new Laptop Guardian tracks the location of lost or stolen laptops and gives IT pros the ability to wipe the hard drive remotely.

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HANDHELD AND MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY EXPERTS
			Mike Chapple IT Security Professional ASK A QUESTION

	Do BlackBerrys and other mobile devices put sensitive data at risk when used overseas? 25 Nov 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Any wireless electronic device is subject to eavesdropping or infection, but the risk increases dramatically when traveling to countries where a device connects to a local service provider which may be government-controlled.

	Smartphone security: The growing threat of mobile malware 03 Nov 2008 TIP - The increasingly pervasive use of wireless handhelds in the enterprise is just one reason why malware pros are getting serious about mobile malware.

	Is the iPhone amenable to any method of email encryption? 21 Oct 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - When it comes to sending and receiving email, the iPhone offers some security benefits. Michael Cobb reviews the mobile devices' current email features and what messaging security mechanisms are on the way.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 2 of 2

	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

	Product review: Pointsec Protector 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 Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS -

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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

	Best Practices for Corporate Agility: Your Guide to Making Distributed Work "Work" Published by: Citrix Online - GotoMyPC | 13 Nov 2008 WHITE PAPER - Read this informative paper to learn more about the tangible benefits of flexible work, factors that contribute to organizational resistance, and tips for making flexible work really work.

	How to Extend your Virtual Private Network with Citrix GoToMyPC Corporate Published by: Citrix Online - GotoMyPC | 13 Nov 2008 WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn how companies can deliver more effective remote access by augmenting their traditional VPN with Web-based technologies.

	Flexible Work: Rhetoric and Reality Published by: Citrix Online - GotoMyPC | 13 Nov 2008 WHITE PAPER - Experts have been predicting an explosion in the mobile workforce trend for years, to learn more about this trend Citrix Online and the Work Design Collaborative joined forces to conduct a survey about trends in flexible work policies and technology.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Handheld and Mobile Device Security:  Wireless LAN Architecture, Wireless Access Control, Wireless Protocols and Standards