Why You Need Palm Security
The more laptops and mobile devices are used, the more likely that enterprise security is at risk. How many times have you read about a government agency that has lost sensitive data when one of its handhelds was stolen? You’d be surprised at how many of these breaches are not reported — the problem is much greater than you might expect.
To protect themselves enterprises must invest in mobile security solutions. The ideal product supports multiple portable device types, protecting not just laptop computers but also handheld devices like Windows Mobile, Palm, BlackBerry, Symbian, and iPhone. The more devices supported, the better.
Look for mobile security solutions that support as many of these features as possible:
- Data encryption to keep confidential data safe
- Locking of the device via password
- Centralized management and control of all devices
- Remote wiping of a device when lost or stolen
- Antivirus and firewall support to protect the user from viruses and other threats
- Enforcement of corporate security policies
Not everyone who uses a laptop or a handheld device understands the need for security, so it’s important to educate employees about why security is important and what they can do to help the company keep its data safe. Notebook computers are stolen every day from cars, hotel rooms, coffee shops and airports. Even though most thieves have no interest in company data, it puts everything you do at risk and can cause you grief with government agencies in certain industries. Dealing with these security issues proactively is much less expensive.
You should also worry about personal mobile devices. Many workers use these devices throughout the work day and important and confidential corporate data may end up on these devices without your knowledge. Being flexible on dealing with these devices and letting employees secure them with your support is better and safer in the long run, which is where the right handheld security software makes it all possible.