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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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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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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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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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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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Addressing Wireless Security - Wireless Security Checklist: 9 Ways to Secure Your Network
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: With the increased reliance on wireless networks, businesses are becoming more concerned about wireless security on their networks.
Posted: 28 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Affordable Business-Class Mobility
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Mobility Express offers businesses the versatility to evolve and scale from a mobile foundation delivering business-grade wireless features to a sophisticated wireless network capable of supporting advanced mobility services and applications.
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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A Manager's Guide to Wireless Hotspots - How to Take Advantage of Them While Protecting the Security of Your Corporate Network
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the security risks inherent in public Wi-Fi Internet access and the best ways to mitigate these risks. It also discusses the benefits of hosting a corporate hotspot of your own.
Posted: 29 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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Wireless EMI in Healthcare Facilities
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Wireless devices can interfere with the operation of medical equipment. Read this white paper to learn the best practices for managing and mitigating wireless electromagnetic interference.
Posted: 15 Jun 2007 | Published: 15 Nov 2006
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The CIO's Guide to Mobile Security
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Mobile security is a growing concern as organizations look to gain competitive advantages through the use of a remote workforce. Read this paper to learn about the security vulnerabilities that can arise when wireless devices access corporate data.
Posted: 15 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2006
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BlackBerry Fundamentals for Telephony Managers
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This document describes all the components of the BlackBerry solution for mobile employees as well as WLAN-enabled environments.
Posted: 27 Feb 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2006
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CIO Perspective: BlackBerry Security
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: In this question and answer session, learn how Dr. John D. Halamka. MD, of the Harvard Medical School, depends on a BlackBerry Solution to keep its patient and student records secure.
Posted: 08 Nov 2006 | Published: 19 Oct 2006
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Security Behind BlackBerry
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Download this white paper and gain a better understanding of the security tools that come preinstalled with the Blackberry solution and discover how to use these tools to better secure your BlackBerry deployment.
Posted: 01 Sep 2006 | Published: 01 Sep 2006
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The CIO's Guide to Wireless in the Enterprise
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Mobile devices are no longer just for high-level executives. More and more employees are discovering the benefits of being connected to the corporate email server. Learn more about today's wireless technologies and deploying them within organizations.
Posted: 22 May 2006 | Published: 22 May 2006
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The CIO's Guide to Mobile Applications
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides a framework for understanding how to build a business case for an enterprise wireless solution that goes beyond email, learn about the potential benefits and costs that are associated with these wireless solution strategies.
Posted: 12 Feb 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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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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