As organizations consider mobile enterprise solutions, a key evaluation point is security. Mobile solutions need to be safe and reliable, whether they involve personal information or confidential transactions at work. Even if a mobile device stores only an individual's calendar and contacts, losing control over this data can pose a serious threat to an organization. The Windows Mobile software platform was designed for enterprise solutions and has incorporated security options and documented programming interfaces f or security applications in every generation of Windows Mobile-based devices. This paper looks at the typical security risks related to mobile devices and shows how they fit into one of the six categories above.
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