FAQ: Mobile Security
Information security is a top priority for IT professionals worldwide, and with good reason. Intellectual property such as customer lists, manufacturing and service processes, business rules and policy data are among the most valuable assets that a company can have. Protecting this information is becoming more difficult by the day, and extending its reach beyond the confines of the corporate LAN presents some unique challenges. This FAQ white paper briefly discusses mobile application security and outlines several security best practices and vendor evaluation criteria.
A few of the questions discussed include:
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How are mobile solutions different from the rest of my IT infrastructure?
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Does using wireless connectivity present significant security challenges?
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What can be done to secure data at the device level?
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Can I use services like LDAP and Active Directory with my mobile solutions?
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Do high levels of security impact performance?
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