PDA Security - SafeGuard PDA
PDAs are ‘ultra portable’ extremely useful devices, which by their very nature means they are esily lost or stolen, along with all the confidential data stored on them. In addition, Plug and Play functionality and wireless connection capabilities make them a serious threat to company networks. SafeGuard PDA provides the protection that is needed and keeps the mobile workforce secure. The strong encryption keeps data confidential – even in transit over the Internet.
Thanks to the personal digital assistant (PDA), true business mobility has finally become a reality. For many areas, a whole new world of opportunities is opening up – and a whole new world of risks.
As these small portable devices are easily misplaced or stolen. If the worst happens, besides the loss of hardware, imagine what could happen if the calendar and meeting notes of a high-level manager falls into the wrong hands. The damage could reange from just being embarrassing to substantial financial loss if the information is made public.
The threats that need addressing in the mobile world are quite similar to those of the ‘traditional’ computing systems, although the means to address them may differ for PDAs and similar devices. Security issues include:
- Authenticating the rightful user of the device
- Protecting data on a PDAs memory
- Securing data not only on the device itself but also while transferring it to other computers via email or other network connections
- Managing security settings from a central location
In general, the built-in security functionality of PDAs is very poor. Although they offer some sort of password authenication to the opperating system and usually an SSL function for the Internet browser, they are no where near having an implemented basic security model like Windows XP. No file system access control or application restrictions are implemented by default on PDAs.
SafeGuard PDA provides protection to ensure that data and information stored on a PDA deveice is secure and cannot be accessed by an unauthorised user.
Transparent background operation means users do not need training or elaborate new work routines. easy central implementation and enforcement of the company security policy keep the environment consistently protected.
For more information about PDA security with SafeGuard PDA, or to discuss your network security, call us on 0113 257 8955 or email info@sec-1.com