So, Information Week has published their (particularly choice) Top 10 Mobile Security Tips. Since there's a low content-to-bluster ratio, I'm going to distill the recommendations down for the ever-busy public at large.
As per Jim, for maximum utility, wireless users should:
1) Consider using Ethernet instead. If you have to use wireless, make sure you use SSL (or a VPN)
2) Use SSL (or a VPN)
3) Use SSL (or a VPN)
4) Use SSL (or a VPN, WEP, or WPA). Consider disabling the SSID
5) Talk quietly in public and turn down the brightness on your monitor (always sound advice)
6) Change passwords frequently
7) Never put sensitive data on your phone; lock your screen; try not to lose it.
8) Disable the Wi-Fi card when not in use
9) Buy AV software for your phone
10) Lock the screen when you go to the toidey.
OK - I'm off to disable my wireless card and lower the brightness on my monitor.
By the way, maybe you want to review another list of wireless tips that I think adds quite a bit more value.
Posted by Ed at June 23, 2005 02:48 PM