Part 2 - Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security. If you're going to keep
up with the security risks that come with mobile devices like this, you need to know how to test Windows Mobile security, which tools are best for use with Windows-based handhelds and about
general mobile device hardening best practices. These tips are designed to help you do just that, as well as teach you how to test network security from a Windows Mobile device.
Security tools that improve Windows Mobile security can be hard to find. Take a look at this list of security tools, as put together by Windows security expert Kevin Beaver.
SearchWinIT.com SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com LabMice.netSearchExchange.com SearchWindowsServer.comTechTarget Windows Media SearchSQLServer.com SearchDomino.com
Pocket E-Guide
Windows Mobile security
tips for the on-the-go
pro series
Part 2 - Security tools that can
boost Windows mobile security
The need for Windows Mobile security isn't going away, asportable devices like smartphones, pocket PCs and laptops havebecome staples for most IT professionals. If you're going to keepup with the security risks that come with mobile devices like this,you need to know how to test Windows Mobile security, whichtools are best for use with Windows-based handhelds and aboutgeneral mobile device hardening best practices. These tips aredesigned to help you do just that, as well as teach you how to testnetwork security from a Windows Mobile device.
Security tools that improve Windows Mobile security can be hardto find. Take a look at this list of security tools, as put together byWindows security expert Kevin Beaver.
Sponsored By:Windows Mobile security tips for the on-the-go pro seriesPart 2 - Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security
Part 2 - Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security
Kevin Beaver, CISSP
Being neck deep of late in the Windows Mobile security world, I've been interested in finding security toolsthat can help reel in the growing problems we have with mobile devices. If you've done any searching forWindows Mobile security add-ons, you've likely experienced the same frustrations I have:. The big vendors aren't marketing them well.
. The little vendors are difficult to find (even with search engines).
. There's a lot of junk.
. Like most things security-related, you get what you pay for.
Overall, there's no good place to turn to quickly in order to find out what enterprise-ready security tools areavailable for Windows Mobile.
I haven't created a completely exhaustive list of Windows Mobile security tools here. However, I have person-ally tested out some (but not all) of these programs and, for the most part, they are pretty effective.Whether I have tested them or not, though, with security tools like these, I find that most lessons arelearned and experience is gained by trial and error.
Here's my list of security tools for Windows Mobile worth taking a look at:
. Antitheft
Kaspersky Mobile Security
PhoneBAK
SIM Alarm
. Antivirus
Airscanner Antivirus
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Symantec Mobile Antivirus
Sponsored by: Page 2 of 5Windows Mobile security tips for the on-the-go pro seriesPart 2 - Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security
. Backup
Mobile Backup for Windows Mobile 2007
Resco Backup
Sprite Backup
. Device encryption
Airscanner Mobile Encrypter
PGP Mobile
Mobile Guardian
SecuBox
. Miscellaneous
Airscanner Mobile Firewall
Airscanner PowerTools (for periodic system management, maintenance, and cleanup)
Bluefire Mobile Security Enterprise Edition (a comprehensive toolset including firewall, IPS, power-onauthentication/system wipe, encryption, hardware/application control, and logging)
. Secure password managers (to facilitate secure information management)
eWallet
LoginsPlus Mobile
SplashID
. VPNs
Symantec Mobile VPN
Bluefire Mobile Security VPN
TheGreenBow VPN Mobile
Sponsored by: Page 3 of 5Windows Mobile security tips for the on-the-go pro seriesPart 2 - Security tools that can boost Windows mobile security
There may be other security add-on products for Windows Mobile out there but these are the ones that I'veliked in the past or that have stood out to me as being viable solutions for mobile security woes in the enter-prise. Remember, all it takes is one hole in the environment -- one weak link in the chain -- to cause securityproblems for your business, and mobile devices are arguably our worst enemy right now.
If you start making small steps today toward gaining visibility and control of your mobile devices, you won'tregret it down the road. It's only going to become more complex.
About the author: Kevin Beaver is an independent information security consultant, keynote speaker andexpert witness with Atlanta-based Principl... [download for more]
