Wireless Security Scenarios

Wireless Security Scenarios, originally uploaded by tgray04.

John Pescatore - Secret Service, NSA, VP Distinguished Analyst, Gartner

Focus on how to support mobility and how to do it securely.

Successful business are the ones that take risks - but enterprises must take into account security.

Vulnerabilities and attacks for mobile devices will increase through this year and into next year.

All corporate mobile email should flow through email server malware removal.

Focus on strong device configuration compliance processes.

All mobile communications services should include malware filtering. If we we're renewing our services, ask providers if they provide and maintain malware support. If it is built in, it will reduce our cost of ownership and maintenance. Force vendors to step up.

Client side anti-viral should be the last resort - and won't work anyway.

In 2006, average enterprises spent 6% of IT budget on security.

Extend established security processes to deal with mobile business threats.

Perform an inventory and discovery. Focus on content discovery for mobile platforms.

For other mobile devices, force sync to server, not to the PC - this will cut down on sensitive data leaving the company. How, I'm not sure.

Windows Mobile 5 does not have decent security and companies must take additional measures. Windows Mobile 6 will provide increased security.