In this lesson, Lisa Phifer reviews inherent weaknesses in mobile messaging devices and discusses how to protect mobile platforms and Bluetooth-enabled handsets against emerging threats and risky end-user behaviors.
About the author: Lisa Phifer owns Core Competence Inc., a consulting firm specializing in network security and management technology.
Taking the bite out of Bluetooth
31 Oct 2006 TIP - In this technical tip, Lisa Phifer examines Bluetooth threats and explains how any organization can stay safe by following a few simple best practices.
Quiz: Essential practices for securing mobile devices
SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 MESSAGING SECURITY SCHOOL - This quiz tests your understanding of the content presented in the Essential practices for securing mobile devices lesson of SearchSecurity.com's Messaging Security School.
Podcast: Platform protection -- Security issues for mobile devices Published by: SearchSecurity.com | 31 Oct 2006 PODCAST - This Security School podcast summarizes the security issues facing today's popular mobile device platforms, from Windows Mobile PDAs to BlackBerry smartphones.
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