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New article form Microsoft: What Businesses Can Do To Help Protect Devices December 22, 2005 [General] | By Edward J. R. It is not exactly from Microsoft - it is written by a consultant from other company - but it is published by Microsoft on Microsoft's website. Unfortunately it doesn't cover new security features of Windows Mobile 5.0 ... Your company's network or messaging/security experts are your best source for setting up and using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection—a secured virtual tunnel—with your device. Check with them before you follow my suggestions in this article. Otherwise, we could cause unnecessary headaches for the very people who are trying to protect you and your network. My company started with a risk analysis, took advantage of select features built into Windows Mobile 2003-based devices, and then investigated third-party products to use for specific protection. Assess your risk Start with assessing the types of data you need to protect on your mobile device. For many of you, your mobile devices contain confidential customer data ranging from contact information to ordering history. We do research and development, so the biggest risk we face is loss or exposure of confidential information. Government regulations may require even stricter security policies. If your company is in the healthcare or financial industry, you probably already know about the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Graham-Leach-Bliley for protecting client information and business data. And anyone who does business in the European Union must meet the specific requirements of the EU Data Protection Act of 1998 To read more click here.  Post your comment (free registration is required to post, but if you register you can edit your posts later)
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