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National Webcast InitiativeSecuring Mobile Devices
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The third
of the 2009 National Webcast series was held on June 17th with a featured presentation on Securing Mobile Devices. Over 1,100 individuals representing all 50 states, nine countries, and three U.S. Territories registered for this event. Opening remarks were provided by Ms. Krista Montie, Program Coordinator for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, followed by Mr. Christopher Karr, President of ÜberGuard Information Security Consulting, LLC, and Ms. Karen McDowell, Ph.D, Information Security Analyst
for the University of Virginia.
Many computer users, especially those who travel for business, rely on laptops and PDAs because they are small and easily transported. But while these characteristics make them popular and convenient, they are also easily lost or ideal target for thieves. The webcast presentation gave an overview of some of the major security threats and challenges we face in keeping mobile data secure and what we can do to protect data from being compromised. Some of the topics covered in this webcast included the following:
- What devices would be considered “mobile”?
- What kind of security threats do you have to be concerned about with mobile devices?
- Importance of encryption and policies
- Case studies on data breaches and security vulnerabilities involving mobile devices
Webcast Presentation:
- June 17th - National Webcast Initiative PowerPoint Presentation - View
- View the June 17th National Webcast Archived Recording
Webcast Related Material:
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- MS-ISAC Cyber Tips Newsletter - Protecting Portable Devices
- Symantec Global Internet Security Threat Report
- NIST Special Publication 800-124, Guidelines on Cell Phone and PDA Security -
http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/nistpubs/800-124/SP800-124.pdf - NIST -
Mobile Security and Forensics - http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/SNS/mobile_security/index.html
- FCC Consumer Advisory - Cell Phone Fraud - http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/cellphonefraud.html
- FTC Consumer Alert - The 411 on Disposing of Your Old Cell Phone -
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt044.shtm - National Cyber Alert System - Cyber Security Tip ST06-007, Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack - http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST06-007.html
Questions and Answers Transcript
The Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative to develop a series of national webcasts which will examine critical and timely cyber security issues. Embracing the concept that security is everyone’s responsibility, these webcasts are available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels. A number of vendors have offered their services at no cost to government, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.
The National Webcast Initiative is also coordinated by the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination
and the New York State Forum .
If you have any questions, please contact 518/474-0865 or email to isac@cscic.state.ny.us .
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