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Wireless Network Security: With Handhelds, PDAs, Laptops, and Smartphones Invading the Workplace, Is My Network Secure?

Category: Software and Web Development, Security, Networking and Communications

Tags: cell phones, mobile devices, productivity, network

Overview Mobile devices such as laptops, PDAs and cell phones have become essential tools for enterprise productivity, but they are in fact significantly more vulnerable to attack than desktop computers. This paper provides a broad overview of mobile devices, the networks they operate on, the security threats imposed on them, and the security measures in place to protect the wireless network.

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Publisher: East Carolina University
File Format: WORD
Date Published: Mar 24, 2009
Format: White Papers
Topics: Wireless, Network Security, Mobile - Wireless Communications

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