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Wireless Security

ALSO CALLED: mSecurity, Wireless LAN Security, Wi-Fi Security, Wireless Network Security, WLAN Security, and Mobile Security
DEFINITION: Bluesnarfing is the theft of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a high-speed but very short-range wireless technology for exchanging data between desktop and mobile computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other devices.  … 
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Wireless LAN Vulnerabilities
sponsored by AirTight Networks, Inc.
PODCAST:   Posted: 09 May 2008 | Premiered: 09 May 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
SUMMARY: In this podcast, Paul DeBeasi talks about some common wireless LAN vulnerabilities and how adherence to a few best practices can change wireless LAN issues from a problem into a helpful tool for any enterprise.

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SSL VPN for Secure Wireless LAN Access
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
SUMMARY: For most deployment scenarios, an SSL VPN appliance can provide many of the features and benefits of a special purpose WLAN controller for wireless access, but at a much lower cost and with greater flexibility. This paper describes the key sell...

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Introduction to the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): IMS Basic Concepts and Terminology
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
SUMMARY: IMS is a whole new way to deliver multimedia regardless of the device (mobile phone, landline phone, cable, Internet, etc.) or the access medium (cellular, WiFi, Broadband, fixed-line, etc.). This paper is written to...

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Unified Threat Management: The Best Defense against Blended Threats
sponsored by SonicWALL
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
SUMMARY: The SonicWALL® Unified Threat Management solution (UTM) provides the most intelligent, real-time network protection against sophisticated application-layer and content-based attacks.

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A Unified Approach for Successfully Securing Wireless and Remote Devices
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2006
SUMMARY: For most deployment scenarios, an SSL VPN appliance can provide many of the features and benefits of a special purpose WLAN controller for wireless access, but at a much lower cost and with greater flexibility. This paper describes the key sell...

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Sprint Data Link(SM) for Wireless WAN
sponsored by Sprint
DATA SHEET:   Posted: 09 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: Flexible, reliable wireless alternative to lower WAN costs and provide extra layer of redundancy for business critical applications.

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Exploring the Benefits of 3G Wireless Integrated into Business-Class Routers
sponsored by Sprint
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 09 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
SUMMARY: Learn how to leverage business-class routers with integrated high-speed 3G wireless that combine traditional enterprise router functionality, such as remote management and security, with mobility capabilities of 3G WAN access.

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MedMobile Innovates Mobile Transmission of Patient Data
sponsored by Nokia
PODCAST:   Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 28 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: Learn about their mobility solution in this podcast.

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Dickinson Dees LLP Achieves Productivity Gains
sponsored by Nokia
PODCAST:   Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 28 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: While away from the office, data is increasingly being accessed and IT is left with stringent demands that are difficult to manage. This podcast looks at how Device Management helped a top law firm control costs and connect its 800 employees.

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Real-World Best Practices for Securing Remote Offices
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
PODCAST:   Posted: 06 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 06 Mar 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT)
SUMMARY: Preparation is important when securing a remote office or branch office, but there's nothing like the skills and experience gained from actually undergoing the experience.

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WIRELESS SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  By exploiting a vulnerability in the way Bluetooth is implemented on a mobile phone, an attacker can access information -- such as the user's calendar, contact list and e-mail and text messages -- without leaving any evidence of the attack. Other devices that use Bluetooth, such as laptop computers, may also be vulnerable, although to a lesser extent, by virtue of their more complex systems. Operating in invisible mode protects some devices, but others are vulnerable as long as Bluetooth is enabled.

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