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Ten steps to wireless LAN security
Value-added resellers (VARs) and integrators can add considerable value to their customers' wireless LANs by activating built-in security and integrating third-party security to fill gaps. In this checklist, we describe 10 steps to accomplish this go... Channel Checklist
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Creating a compliant mobile workforce
This Q&A addresses the challenges of following regulatory compliance guidelines in the face of increased mobile device use, and offer expert advice on how to overcome those challenges. Executive Briefing
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Survey results: VARs report customers’ IT spending 2012 expectations
VARs expect customers to increase spending on security more than any other IT area in 2012. See which security segments will grow the most. News | 07 Feb 2012
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802.11n Wi-Fi security opportunities on the rise for VARs
Security products and services that support 802.11n Wi-Fi will be a boon for VARs going forward as both new companies and established businesses alike begin to adopt the wireless standard. Article | 09 Feb 2010
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Smartphone security software market shows strong potential for channel
Mobile devices continue to proliferate in businesses large and small. For this reason, smartphone security software is poised to become a huge opportunity for security solution providers. Learn where the smartphone security opportunities lie, as well... Article | 02 Dec 2009
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Savvy VARs should capitalize on wireless LAN security services
The channel's best bet to profit from WLAN security is in services, ranging from planning and installing secure wireless networks to security and compliance monitoring. Article | 04 Sep 2009
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Demand for mobile security, management unaffected by Symantec delay
Lack of demand for mobile security products minimizes the impact of Symantec's delayed product release. Article | 01 Jun 2007
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Wireless network security upgrade offers additional sales opportunities
When clients upgrade their wireless network security from WEP, it's a good time to sell other security improvements, too. Article | 16 Apr 2007
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Debate: Is malware or lost hardware the greater driver for mobile security?
Study predicts growth of malware for smartphones may be great enough to create a new revenue stream; others doubt it's such a big deal. Article | 17 Jan 2007
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iPod virus is final straw for some security managers with worries about portable data
Security managers worried about viruses and the possible theft of valuable data are shutting off access to iPods and other portable media devices. Article | 23 Oct 2006
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Toshiba, Dell, Sony, ASUS Bluetooth vulnerable to attack
A weakness in Toshiba's Bluetooth device driver leaves it open to being owned or vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Article | 18 Oct 2006
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Apple defends wireless security; flaws crop up anyway
Apple released three fixes for vulnerabilities that were discovered following criticism at Black Hat. Article | 29 Sep 2006
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Biometric authentication methods: Comparing smartphone biometrics
Biometric authentication helps ensure only authorized smartphone users can access a network. David Jacobs weighs the pros and cons of three methods. Tip
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How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?
Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features. Tip
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Create a BlackBerry security policy based on BES or BES Express
Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices. Tip
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Securing Android for enterprise and SMBs: Deliver value-added security
Solution providers can help customers secure all their Android devices, whether company-provided or employee-owned. Lisa Phifer lists the tools and products that fit the bill. Tip
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Securing employee smartphones: iPhone security settings, deployments
The iPhone Configuration Utility is useful for securing multiple iPhones. In this tip, Mike Chapple recommends specific security settings and deployment methods. Tip
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Details for implementing iPad and iPhone security policy
In this excerpt from Enterprise iPhone and iPad Administrator’s Guide, author Charles Edge covers iPhone security policy and third-party products for Apple device security. Tip
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Securing iPhones and iPads: Spotlight on the Apple partner program
In this interview, Kevin Klein of 318 Inc. talks about his company's strategies for securing customers' iPhones and iPads. Tip
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Mobile device security policy begins with mobile platform comparison
Creating a mobile device security policy for your customer begins with a comparison of the major platforms. Mike Chapple's comparison reveals the best choice in terms of security. Tip
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Tablet computing: Understanding native tablet security capabilities
Tablet computers running smartphone operating systems have several native security capabilities that security channel providers need to understand. This is part two of a two-part technical tip. Tip
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Tablet computer security presents opportunity for security solution providers
Security solution providers must respond to the interest and opportunity presented by tablet computers in the enterprise. This is part one of a two-part technical tip. Tip
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Implementing wireless LAN security policies for mobile users
Mobile users play an important role in a modern company's workflow, but the use of wireless devices poses security risks. Learn how VARs and consultants can assist companies in drafting and implementing wireless LAN security policies. These policies ... Ask the Expert
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Disable the ad-hoc mode on a Dell Latitude D-600 with a driver update
Checking for driver updates regularly and using Microsoft Windows Zero Configuration tools help keep your customer's machines running securely. Ask the Expert
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Use WPA and two-factor authentication to secure your customer's wireless network
It pays to be paranoid. WEP is easily cracked, so here are a few other recommendations for a secure wireless network. Ask the Expert
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Must-haves for wireless network security: WLAN switches, intrusion detection and more
Joel Snyder of Opus One reviews the WLAN switch technology and explains why intrusion detection systems and firewalls need to also be carefully added to a "defense in depth" network configuration. Video
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How to increase the RF footprint and bandwidth of a wireless network
In this video, Joel Snyder of Opus One reviews how to provide sufficient network bandwith to all the users in your organization. Video
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How to manage guest user authentication when building a wireless network
Joel Snyder reviews your different access policies and how to deal with the threat of unauthenticated users. Video
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Biometric authentication methods: Comparing smartphone biometrics
Biometric authentication helps ensure only authorized smartphone users can access a network. David Jacobs weighs the pros and cons of three methods. Tip
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Survey results: VARs report customers’ IT spending 2012 expectations
VARs expect customers to increase spending on security more than any other IT area in 2012. See which security segments will grow the most. News
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How can solution providers augment BlackBerry PlayBook security?
Expert Lisa Phifer explains how to help customers with PlayBook Security, and reveals future PlayBook enterprise features. Tip
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Create a BlackBerry security policy based on BES or BES Express
Mobile security expert Lisa Phifer outlines the many ways security solution providers can secure their customers’ BlackBerry devices. Tip
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Securing Android for enterprise and SMBs: Deliver value-added security
Solution providers can help customers secure all their Android devices, whether company-provided or employee-owned. Lisa Phifer lists the tools and products that fit the bill. Tip
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Securing employee smartphones: iPhone security settings, deployments
The iPhone Configuration Utility is useful for securing multiple iPhones. In this tip, Mike Chapple recommends specific security settings and deployment methods. Tip
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Details for implementing iPad and iPhone security policy
In this excerpt from Enterprise iPhone and iPad Administrator’s Guide, author Charles Edge covers iPhone security policy and third-party products for Apple device security. Tip
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Securing iPhones and iPads: Spotlight on the Apple partner program
In this interview, Kevin Klein of 318 Inc. talks about his company's strategies for securing customers' iPhones and iPads. Tip
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Mobile device security policy begins with mobile platform comparison
Creating a mobile device security policy for your customer begins with a comparison of the major platforms. Mike Chapple's comparison reveals the best choice in terms of security. Tip
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Tablet computing: Understanding native tablet security capabilities
Tablet computers running smartphone operating systems have several native security capabilities that security channel providers need to understand. This is part two of a two-part technical tip. Tip
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Find mobile and wireless LAN security news, tips and expert advice to help customers select, deploy and manage secure wireless LANs for business. This topic includes best practices and how-tos to help you sell and implement wireless LAN products, understand wireless authentication and encryption, set up wireless LAN architectures, place wireless access points, secure wireless devices, handle wireless protocols and standards, wireless threat protection and more wireless LAN security information.