Monday, September 22, 2003
A Look At Windows Mobile 2003 Security
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "ARTICLE" @ 07:00 AM
http://www.cewindows.net/commentary/wm2003secure.htm
Chris De Herrera takes a look at security in the new Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. "Now maybe you think that Windows Mobile 2003 is more secure because it offers more security features like 802.1x and IPSEC however there are a number of items that are no more secure than the Pocket PC 2002 was. In this article, I am focusing on the security that is provided out of the box and how it is implemented to help users and administrators understand potential risks associated with the use of Pocket PCs."
Note that just because there are some areas that are similar to 2002 doesn't mean they aren't secure though. Take the power on password. It was quite secure in Pocket PC 2002. 2003 doesn't make any improvements to it because it really wasn't necessary. :D There are some areas though that Chris digs into that may be if interest to administrators looking to ensure that corporate data remains safe when on these mobile devices.
Chris De Herrera takes a look at security in the new Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. "Now maybe you think that Windows Mobile 2003 is more secure because it offers more security features like 802.1x and IPSEC however there are a number of items that are no more secure than the Pocket PC 2002 was. In this article, I am focusing on the security that is provided out of the box and how it is implemented to help users and administrators understand potential risks associated with the use of Pocket PCs."
Note that just because there are some areas that are similar to 2002 doesn't mean they aren't secure though. Take the power on password. It was quite secure in Pocket PC 2002. 2003 doesn't make any improvements to it because it really wasn't necessary. :D There are some areas though that Chris digs into that may be if interest to administrators looking to ensure that corporate data remains safe when on these mobile devices.
