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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. By exploiting a vulnerability in the way Bluetooth is implemented on a mobile phone, an attacker can  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Wireless Security
Getting the Most from Your Wireless Network
sponsored by WildPackets, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Network disruptions have become business disruptions with financial and sometimes even legal consequences. This white paper outlines best practices in monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting wireless networks using WildPackets OmniPee.
Posted: 26 Aug 2008 | Published: 26 Aug 2008
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Introduction to Wireless Networking
sponsored by WildPackets, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Wireless network access is a critical element in all enterprise networks, whether by design, by extension, or by default. This white paper explains the architecture, topologies, and security issues of wireless networks.
Posted: 26 Aug 2008 | Published: 26 Aug 2008
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Creating and Managing Wireless Security Policy
sponsored by BlackBerry
WEBCAST: Policy for policy, the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution offers the most comprehensive set of wireless security tools of any wireless solution today.
Posted: 04 Aug 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Fast and Cost-Effective Unified Communications for Your Business
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
BROCHURE: The Cisco Unified Wireless Network is the industry's only unified wired and wireless solution to cost-effectively address the wireless LAN (WLAN) security, deployment, management, and control issues facing enterprises. Learn more in this brochure.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
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Five Ways to Improve Your Wireless Security
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: A wireless network can help your employees stay productive as they move around your company, but to take advantage of the benefits of wireless networking, you need to be sure that your network is safe from hackers and unauthorized users.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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Survive and Thrive in the Untrusted Zone
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
PODCAST: In this podcast, learn where your wireless security is most vulnerable and discover how you can establish control.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 28 Feb 2006
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Network Infrastructure Services: Overview
sponsored by Accenture
SOFTWARE LISTING: Accenture helps clients leverage next generation networks to achieve high performance. It has the experience, assets, wisdom and proven offerings to mitigate the risks associated with their roll out.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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Automotive Repair Shop Increases Productivity and Improves Customer Service
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: In this case study, read how Seyfer Automotive implemented a new communications system freed up 30 minutes daily for the service manager, resulting in one to two additional daily repair jobs worth US$200 to $US400.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Eco-Friendly Materials Importer Uses Technology to Grow
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: In this video case study watch how amaZulu, an eco-friendly company that imports natural architectural materials from villages all around the world, uses Cisco technology to improve customer service and productivity.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Housing Association Puts Staff into the Community, Increasing Personal Contact
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: This case study showcases how The Community Gateway Association (CGA) became the first housing association in England to be set up as a 'community gateway'.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Medical Office Increases Productivity with New Communications System
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: This video case study showcases a physician's practice implementing a phone system and reducing time required for appointment reminder calls from four hours to 15 minutes per day and achieving efficient contact with insurance companies.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Case Study: Unified Communications and Virtual Networking
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: In this video case study watch how 3marketeers Advertising utilizes unified communications and virtual private networking to foster collaboration, provide better customer service and increase profitability.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Trade Show Management Firm Increases Responsiveness
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: Read how Everything Tradeshows utilized Cisco Smart Business Communications System to enable faster response to customer message, increase outbound telemarketing activity and reduce costs.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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How Robots are Improving the Quality of Healthcare—Automatically
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: Read how Aethon, the leading manufacturer of courier TUG mobile robots, uses Cisco wireless and security products to operate their robots within the healthcare industry.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Nurse Next Door Using the Power of the Network
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
VIDEOCAST: In this case study, learn how Nurse Next Door uses Cisco Unified Contact Center to improve patient appointments and employee scheduling.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 19 Jun 2008
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Enterprise Wireless LAN Security
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the security challenges network administrators face defining and implementing security mechanisms within diverse wired and wireless network environments.
Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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SSL VPN for Secure Wireless LAN Access
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: 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...
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Introduction to the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): IMS Basic Concepts and Terminology
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: IMS is a whole new way to deliver multimedia regardless of the device or the access medium. This paper will change the way you relate to an increasingly digital world.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
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A Unified Approach for Successfully Securing Wireless and Remote Devices
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: 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...
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2006
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E-Guide Developing and Instituting Corporate Mobile Device Policies
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: To learn how to develop appropriate policies for your organization and how to enforce them with mobile security and management tools, read this expert series of tips written by Mark Tauschek.
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | Published: 21 Apr 2008
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Sprint Data Link(SM) for Wireless WAN
sponsored by Sprint
DATA SHEET: This data sheet demonstrates the Flexible, reliable wireless alternative to lower WAN costs and provides extra layer of redundancy for business critical applications.
Posted: 09 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Exploring the Benefits of 3G Wireless Integrated into Business-Class Routers
sponsored by Sprint
WHITE PAPER: Read this and 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 acces
Posted: 09 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Aug 2007
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California Transplant Donor Network - Technical Case Study
sponsored by BlackBerry
CASE STUDY: The California Transplant Donor Network (CTDN) needed a wireless solution that would do it all: phone, SMS text messaging, Internet, calendar, document reading and access to up-to-date medical references. They chose a blackberry solution.
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Bringing Wi-Fi and Cellular Together in One Smartphone
sponsored by BlackBerry
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry® smartphones give you Wi-Fi access, which means that if your organization has deployed the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, you can securely access all your corporate data over Wi-Fi networks.
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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MedMobile Innovates Mobile Transmission of Patient Data
sponsored by Nokia
PODCAST: Learn about their mobility solution in this podcast.
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 28 Mar 2008
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Dickinson Dees LLP Achieves Productivity Gains
sponsored by Nokia
PODCAST: 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.
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 28 Mar 2008
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WIRELESS SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  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.

According to a ZDNet UK article, attackers are exploiting a problem with some implementations of the object exchange (OBEX) protocol, which is commonly used to exchange information between wireless … 
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