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How To Reduce Mobile Risks 10 Ways

How To Reduce Mobile Risks 10 Ways 1. Install on-device anti-malware to protect against malicious applications, spyware, infected SD cards and malware-based attacks to the device. No Title 2. Use on-device firewall to protect device interfaces. No Title 3. Utilize SSL VPN clients to protect data in transit and to ensure secure and appropriate network […]

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Ericka Chickowski
Ericka Chickowski
Jun 6, 2011
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1How To Reduce Mobile Risks 10 Ways

1. Install on-device anti-malware to protect against malicious applications, spyware, infected SD cards and malware-based attacks to the device.

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2. Use on-device firewall to protect device interfaces.

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3. Utilize SSL VPN clients to protect data in transit and to ensure secure and appropriate network access and authorization.

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4. Leverage a tool that allows you to administer centralized remote locate, track, lock, wipe, backup and restore facilities for lost and stolen devices.

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5. Centralize administration of devices to enforce and report on security policies across the entire mobile device population.

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6. Offer support for all major mobile platforms, including Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and Nokia Symbian to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

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7. Monitor messaging and control of installed applications on devices.

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8. Seek out a tool that integrates with network-based technologies, such as network access control (NAC), to ensure the security posture of mobile devices before allowing access to corporate resources.

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9. Organizations will need management capabilities to enforce security policies, such as mandating the use of PINs/passcodes.

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10. Seek out a solution that offers the ability for an administrator to monitor device activity for data leakage and inappropriate use.

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