Guidelines on Cell Phone and PDA Security

Download or read book Guidelines on Cell Phone and PDA Security written by nist and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-20 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) have become indispensable tools for today's highly mobile workforce. Small and relatively inexpensive, these devices can be used for many functions, including sending andreceiving electronic mail, storing documents, delivering presentations, and remotely accessing data. While these devices provide productivity benefits, they also pose new risks to organizations. This document provides an overview of cell phone and PDA devices in use today and offers insights into making informed information technology security decisions on their treatment. The document givesdetails about the threats and technology risks associated with the use of these devices and the available safeguards to mitigate them. Organizations can use this information to enhance security and reduce incidents involving cell phone and PDA devices.