Just as in the traditional network environment, security is a big worry when it comes to wireless connectivity and devices. But there are some good best practices you can take, and a strategy to put in place that can negate the security issues and ensure that data, access and networks remain safe while wireless continues to proliferate. Then it's time to determine exactly what your wireless use is within the environment. One report claims that nearly 40 percent of companies aren't aware of what the actual wireless connectivity use is today.

So the first step is to assess what devices are actually needed and keep the number down to what's required, says one mobile expert. This will boost security management and keep costs down. Then it's time to batten down every device and every node of connection, but that's not where it ends. Find out the final--and likely the most critical--step in securing the wireless environment today. Article [1]