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A primer on encrypting wireless nets and devices

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If you've been tinkering with the idea of either adding on, or enhancing encryption technology within the wireless network sphere you've built, the best starting place is knowing what an encryption strategy needs to include. InfoWorld offers up a nice, hefty primer on developing such a strategy, mapping out everything from how data flows through the organization, to where it's stored. The first step is creating a team representing IT, management and operations. Then it's time to outline and address the high-risk issues related to mobile devices such as laptops and wireless networking devices. Discover what emerging encryption technologies can offer and what is needed on the support and maintenance side, to make sure that encryption efforts pay off.

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