Organizations need to approach securing wireless devices in the same way that they approach securing the wired components of the corporate local area network (LAN) such as servers, desktop computers and laptop computers. Organizations can establish an overall infrastructure for security that includes wireless devices by installing security features on the devices and implementing appropriate security policies.

Creating a secure environment on a mobile device often requires additional processing power, storage, and battery life. This means that, as a mobile device becomes more secure, it places greater strain on its resources, which affects the performance of the device.

This document examines six mobile computing security concerns that an IT department should consider when evaluating a wireless solution...

Integrity of the corporate firewall

Confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity over the network

Confidentiality of data on the devices

Virus and other malware protection

Support existing corporate security standards

Establish, enforce, and periodically update security policies