By Denise Pappalardo
Sprint Mobile Security enforces password policies using personal
identification numbers and other user-specific credentials for
authentication. Customers also have the option of encrypting specific
files, a device or memory card. This same encryption can be used by
mobile customers to securely access their corporate virtual private
network, the service provider said.
Sprint Corp. recently announced a new suite of security services for
its wireless users that includes authentication, threat protection and
policy enforcement on smart phones from any wireless service provider.
Sprint announced its Sprint Mobile Security service at Interop in New
York. The company is teaming with wireless security company Mobile
Armor LLC to support its new suite of services.
The service not only better secures smart phones and laptops for
Sprint customers, but it also can be used on the same devices on any
wireless carrier's network, said Barry Tishgart, a director of product
marketing at Sprint.
Sprint Mobile Security enforces password policies using personal
identification numbers and other user-specific credentials for
authentication. Customers also have the option of encrypting specific
files, a device or memory card. This same encryption can be used by
mobile customers to securely access their corporate virtual private
network, the service provider said.
The service also scans, identifies and removes viruses, worms and
other malware from mobile devices using a firewall that resides on the
handheld or laptop, the company said. This firewall can be used to
block denial-of-service attacks.
The offering lets customers set up to 150 security policies, which
that employees comply with industry regulations or verify that they
have the latest virus-scanning software. The system will automatically
update devices with the software so users are not blocked from the
network for noncompliance.
Sprint has incorporated some previously supported features with its
Sprint Mobile Security package such as its ability to remotely lock a
wireless device if reported lost or stolen and the ability to remotely
erase all data from that device in an effort to protect corporate
information.
The wireless service provider says it has been testing its mobile
suite of security offerings with some business customers, but it would
not name those users at press time. The service is available now for
$9 per month, per user.
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Copyright 2006 NewsFactor Business.
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