Chapter 13: Securing Mobile Computers

Chapter 13

Securing Mobile Computers

Mobile computers present a special security risk because of their portability and small size. They are at much greater risk of physical compromise and are much more difficult to manage. Often, when people hear the term mobile computers, they think it applies to only laptop computers. But mobile computers also include Microsoft Tablet PCs, PDAs, Microsoft Pocket PCs, and wireless phones. Each of these devices can carry secret information, such as passwords, or information that could be used to break into their respective networks.