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DEFINITION: SMiShing is a security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto his cellular phone or other mobile device. SMiShing is short for "SMS phishing." David Rayhawk, senior researcher at McAfee Avert Labs, explains how SMiShing works in a blog post entitled 'SMiShing - an emerging threat vector:'"Some cell phone users have started receiving SMS messages  … 
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Handheld Device Security White Papers (View All Report Types)
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The “Enterprization” of Mobile Apps: Moving from Corporate Liability to Business Asset
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper describes an approach to mobile management that can help your organization keep up with rapidly changing user demands and devices. Read on to discover practical steps you can take to enable a plan, implement cost effective applications and maintain a high level of security.
Posted: 20 May 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Citrix

Top 10 Reasons You Don't Need MDM
sponsored by Fiberlink
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the top 10 reasons you don't need a mobile device management (MDM) solution ... or do you?
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

Fiberlink

Mobile Device Security: What's Coming Next?
sponsored by Sophos, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives a big-picture look at mobile security today and the most pressing mobile trends that are driving security efforts. Read on to learn more about mobile application security, compliance, privacy issues, and more.
Posted: 15 May 2013 | Published: 15 May 2013

Sophos, Inc.

Fifteen Mobile Policy Best Practices
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: This report shares fifteen best practices that infrastructure and operations managers should embrace when developing their mobile device use and management policies. Read on and learn more about data protection, acceptable use policies, application distribution, and more.
Posted: 15 May 2013 | Published: 11 Jan 2011

MobileIron

The iPass/MobileIron Mobile Enterprise Report
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: This report examines mobility trends around the world from the viewpoint of IT executives. Read on and learn where these leaders are putting their focus in regards to mobility, as well as the opinions and behaviors of today's mobile workers.
Posted: 15 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

MobileIron

2012 Best Practices in Enterprise Mobility Deployment: Four European Case Studies
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: This report will offer you guidance concerning privacy laws relevant to BYOD through several case studies involving companies in major geographic markets. You'll also find a framework you can use to ensure compliance with employee privacy regulations. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 14 May 2013 | Published: 17 May 2012

MobileIron

Build a Business Case: Embrace Change. Maintain Control. CYOD Lets You Do Both.
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn more about CYOD and why so many organizations are seeing this as a viable option to adopt mobility in the enterprise without the security hassles of BYOD. Explore the business case for CYOD, how CYOD works, and more.
Posted: 13 May 2013 | Published: 13 May 2013

Insight

Samsung Mobile Security: offering enhanced core capabilities for enterprise mobility with Samsung GALAXY
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will discuss the critical security components you can't afford to be without when securing yourself in a BYOD environment. Read on to find out more about user authorization, VPN, hard-drive encryption, and more.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 10 May 2013

Insight

BYOD & Consumerization: Why the Cloud Is Key to a Viable Implementation
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses exactly why the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend has succeeded where bring-your-own-PC (BYOPC) trend fell short as well as why cloud computing adds significant value beyond the data center while mitigating the risk and cost associated with this trend.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

Insight

iPhone and iPad in Business Deployment Scenarios
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you learn about great ways you can start integrating devices into your enterprise network in order to maximize mobile productivity. Read on to discover more about Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Virtual Private Networks, Digital Certificates, and more.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Insight

Choose Your Own Device (CYOD) Workshop
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn about a CYOD workshop that can help you understand and develop a winning CYOD strategy with help from industry experts. Find out how taking advantage of this valuable learning experience will help you get a good grasp on policies and compliance, device lifecycles, device management, and more.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

Insight

International Data Privacy Legislation Review: A Guide for BYOD Policies
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to discover case studies regarding enterprise mobility management that show the importance of mobile strategy, how to deploy applications, how to remain compliant, and more.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

MobileIron

Getting Started with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: This white paper covers four essential practices as well as four phases every business interested in BYOD needs to follow in order to gain the most benefit securely. Read on and learn how to start developing your BYOD strategy today.
Posted: 10 May 2013 | Published: 10 May 2013

MobileIron

Delivering the Promise of Mobility in Education
sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec
WHITE PAPER: Mobile computing in education is now a reality. But more mobile data means more risk. This white paper will help educators and educational administrators understand more about the threats associated with mobility in the classroom and what is being done to secure education-based mobile platforms.
Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 03 May 2013

Insight Public Sector and Symantec

Achieving a BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device) Strategy That Works for You
sponsored by Insight
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn five key steps that will help you create a successful BYOD management strategy. Read on and learn the best ways to address device policies, security threats, employee awareness, and more.
Posted: 06 May 2013 | Published: 06 May 2013

Insight

Best Practices for Enterprise Mobility: A Lesson Through Case Studies
sponsored by MobileIron
WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers numerous case studies regarding enterprise mobility management strategies that will help your understanding of how to manage mobility for your organization. Read on and learn from experience how to handle the IT mobility "perfect storm" today.
Posted: 06 May 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2012

MobileIron

Symantec's SymEd Solution: Addressing security and mobility challenges in education
sponsored by Insight Public Sector and Symantec
WHITE PAPER: Despite the benefits, e-Learning has a number of inherent challenges – namely security. This white paper details how SymEd, a set of solutions created by Symantec, can help academia protect information while enjoying the opportunities e-Learning has to offer.
Posted: 02 May 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

Insight Public Sector and Symantec

Solving the Challenges of BYOD
sponsored by SearchConsumerization.com
WHITE PAPER: This expert resource will discuss the the hidden costs of BYOD, the roadblocks on the way to BYOD success, how to best apply IT governance over BYOD, how to develop strategies, the software to use, and more.
Posted: 01 May 2013 | Published: 01 May 2013


The CIO’s Guide to Enterprise Mobility
sponsored by AVST
WHITE PAPER: Explore the top four phenomena sweeping the modern workplace and uncover key recommendations that will help you to ensure their success.
Posted: 01 May 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

AVST

Identity & Access Management for Mobile Is Here
sponsored by Good Technology
WHITE PAPER: Expanding your IAM strategy to reach all of your mobile endpoints is crucial to remaining secure and compliant. But how can you possibly get the task done? View this resource to learn more!
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 | Published: 29 Apr 2013

Good Technology

Stay Informed on Mobile Security: Mapping an Ecosystem of Risk
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This paper highlights the various considerations for defending mobile applications — from the mobile application architecture itself to the myriad of testing technologies needed to properly assess mobile applications risk.
Posted: 23 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

SANS Mobility BYOD Security Survey sponsored by HP
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: The SANS Mobility/BYOD Security Survey asked more than 500 IT pros about the use of mobility in their organization and the levels of policies/controls they had in place to mitigate potential risks. View now to learn how your peers are handling the mobility wave.
Posted: 22 Apr 2013 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

Mobile Management Services: Empower Your Mobile Workers, While Protecting Your Data
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Discover how mobile management services can help you easily and quickly support bring your own device (BYOD) in your enterprise – without compromising corporate security or limiting IT control!
Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

Hewlett-Packard Company

25 Years of Vulnerabilities: 1988-2012
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: What has been the most important type of vulnerability in the last 25 years? What percentage of total vulnerabilities did this represent? Which browser truly had the most critical vulnerabilities? Get the answers to these questions and more based on analysis of the last 25 Years of Vulnerabilities: 1988-2012.
Posted: 26 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Sourcefire

The 10 “must-haves” for secure enterprise mobility
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper provides a security framework and evaluator's checklist you can use to make sure you are securing mobile devices and data properly, including the 10 "must haves" for secure enterprise mobility.
Posted: 26 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Citrix
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HANDHELD DEVICE SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  along these lines: 'We're confirming you've signed up for our dating service. You will be charged $2/day unless you cancel your order: www.smishinglink.com.' (This is an example and was not a real url at the time of writing)This phenomena, which we at McAfee Avert Labs are dubbing "SMiShing" (phishing via SMS), is yet another indicator that cell phones and mobile devices are becoming increasingly used by perpetrators of malware, viruses and scams.While some might recognize this as a scam, many unsuspecting users would not. Fearful of incurring premium rates on their cell phone bill, they visit … 
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