Understanding Mobile Computers
Mobile computers face all the threats that desktop computers do, but they also face additional threats. These vulnerabilities include the following:
Increase in the possibility of being lost or stolen
Difficulty in applying security updates
Exposure to untrusted networks
Eavesdropping on wireless connectivity
Increase in the Possibility of Being Lost or Stolen
Laptops and other mobile devices have a much greater chance of being stolen because of their mobility and small size. A thief could easily hide a laptop in a briefcase or under a coat. Even organizations that have tight physical security are susceptible to this type of theft. For example, several high-profile, documented accounts exist of laptops and removable ...
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