The Challenge Of Secure Mobile Network Access Anywhere

• Simple, secure access to many types of networks
• Securing systems & information in a mobile environment
• Centralized corporate control & visiblity of network service
• Centralized corporate control & enforcement of user policies
• Unified management & billing of multiple communications transports
• Enabling application performance in a wireless environment

Mobile devices such as laptops and PDAs are obvious theft targets, but often the data they contain is even more valuable to the corporation. Leaving a device behind in a taxicab or an airport lounge creates the risk of undesirable exposure for sensitive corporate data, with potentially serious consequences. Loss of sensitive business plans or technical secrets can strengthen the competition or embarrass the enterprise. In addition, loss can also expose the enterprise to fines because of recent legislation that obligates companies to stringently protect sensitive information. Enterprises can face serious penalties for violating security and privacy laws. The use of wireless and Wi-Fi networks exposes information to theft of a more complex and technical nature because every bit transmitted over some types of wireless networks could be intercepted by anyone with the right equipment. Hackers can also employ well-known attacks on DSL, cable modems, Wi-Fi, and wireless networks.