Commentary
Apple Suggests iMessage As SMS Bug Work-AroundRather than fixing a security problem discovered last week, Apple tells users concerned with SMS spoofing to use its iMessage product instead of... What Sophos Brings To MDM Table
Security vendors are rushing to fill gaping holes in IT's ability to manage mobile devices. But if you expect perfection, you'll wait too long. Apple Security Talk Suggests iOS Limits
Apple rightly earned plaudits for delivering a presentation on iOS security at Black Hat. But what was left unsaid may have revealed new details... When Hackers Meet Girlfriends: Readers Judge Our Theory
My modest proposal to deter law-breaking hackers by helping them get girlfriends sparked condemnation, support, and even marriage advice. One Secret That Stops Hackers: Girlfriends
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LookOut Mobile says two-thirds of lost devices vanish from pubs and bars at night.
By The Numbers
What Keeps Us Awake
We polled 1,084 security pros about their mobile security nightmares:
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News
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InformationWeek Reports
Mobility's Next Challenge: 8 Steps to a Secure Environment
Taking your company's mobile capabilities to the next level--whether on personally or company-owned devices-requires a lifecycle management plan that encompasses application security, development, distribution, support and enhancement. We show you how to get there and provide insight into five mobile application development options.
Buyer's Guide: Mobile Device Management
Want the lowdown on nine top MDM products? Our InformationWeek Buyer's Guide is your one-stop guide for choosing an MDM system that match your requirements. ZIP file includes: Detailed comparison charts on security, administration, and platform and reporting features; our full questionnaire; and responses from Absolute Software, AirWatch, Fiberlink Communications, JAMF Software, MobileIron, Odyssey Software, Symantec, Tangoe, and Zenprise.
Dark Side of Mobile Apps
Companies are rushing headlong to develop applications for Android, Apple and BlackBerry devices. But IT must maintain its secure development lifecycle process or risk a black eye.
Reducing Mobile Device Risks to Enterprise Data
Innovative IT shops are turning the mobile device management challenge into a business opportunity--and showing that we can help people be more connected and collaborative, regardless of location. We offer a framework of four possible strategies to secure the mobile environment.