Something free – Mobility Webinar

Mobile Innovation: Fueling the Competitive Enterprise for 2009

Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

REGISTER HERE: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/839947960

Join Michael Voellinger, EVP and Analyst at Telwares, and Mark Foege, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Perlego for a discussion on how organizations can embrace and leverage mobile technology as a true enterprise asset and competitive enabler.

* Recommendations on simplifying the approach and practice of your mobile supply chain
* Identification of the hidden costs of mobile initiatives
* Discovery of the real ROI of moving beyond basic mobility management
* Identification of the real value of data assurance in the enterprise mobile landscape
* Tips on extending your IT policies to the mobile edge of the network

Risk versus reward: Mobility and Security

Many large organizations are still wrestling with the concept of mobility in terms of security and asset ownership. Cost is a key consideration, with most organizations perceiving ownership as more expensive than reimbursement (Telwares historical and trend data shows this NOT to be true). The benefits in terms of productivity and availability are undeniable, but there’s a potential risk and exposure cost associated with all of that portability. Telwares has assisted hundreds of global clients in developing and deploying risk mitigation strategies for mobility, and our perspective on owning and securing mobile assets has not changed: it must happen. With the absolute explosion of smartphone penetration, it is more imperative than ever to ensure the basics – policy, robust security process, training and most of all awareness. This transcends Sarbanes compliance – it spans into brand credibility, revenue impact and the ability to effectively compete.

Think it’s negligible? the Identity Theft Resource Center has published a report and summary for breaches in 2008: Data on the Move. Here’s the facts: almost 21% of all breaches came from smartphones, PDAs, thumb drives and laptops – all mobile assets. That 21% placed nearly 18.8 million records in jeopardy.

Think about explaining a breach to management and your shareholders – is it a demonstration of what you proactively executed to minimize risk, or a demonstration of lessons learned?

Read more here: http://www.idtheftcenter.org/