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Sprint's security service suite is a sweet deal

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:01:37 -0400

In an obvious response to customer need and demand, Sprint is bolstering its wireless security services for smart phones. The new tools include threat protection, authentication, and even policy enforcement. But perhaps best of all, the services can be used on any device under any wireless carrier's service program. Users can not only encrypt files, but even use their VPN connection and firewall to block denial-of-service attacks. For the IT manager, the best aspect is the ability to establish up to 150 policies for everything from remote application access to ensuring that every device has the latest antivirus update. All that for just a little under $10 a month per user isn't bad. Article

How to get a strong grip on new technology security

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:01:38 -0500

Mobility is so ubiquitous today that even consumers know what PDA stands for, and the basic wireless device, the cell phone, is morphing into a multi-tasking gadget in unprecedented fashion. While it's great that users are getting savvier about new tools and services, they're still committing the huge sin of deploying handhelds and device access without the permission, or even simple notification, of the IT department. That's exactly why you need to get a grip on everything in hand that's being used for business today--from camera phones to those cute portable data storage devices and, of course, wireless computing and emerging peer-to-peer technologies.

As one CIO explains, it's not a matter of getting around to it, it's a matter of doing it as soon as possible thanks to all the vulnerabilities created by the new wireless device army. Find out how to secure and manage each of the four technologies mentioned above, the unique aspects within security tied to each one, and why you also need to stay ahead of your users in learning what's coming next in wireless mobility functions and tools. Article

Products that can boost VoIP service

Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:01:37 -0500

There's a slew of new tools coming into the wireless and VoIP world that promise to help IT avoid network bottlenecks and detect and remedy network issues that currently plague enterprises. Empirix, Agilent Technologies and Brix Networks are just three tool makers pushing out technologies that promise to let IT take a deep look at the VoIP network and not only assess issues, but provide "what if" scenarios if a networking change is made. The tools monitor throughput, volume issues, jitter and packet loss--quality of service issues. Article