Friday, June 26, 2009

Security 101 - Using Wireless Hotspots - New White Paper

Wireless hotspots are becoming ubiquitous and are being increasingly used by individuals and business alike. But are there any risks associated with using wireless hotspots? And, if there are, what are they?

Firstly, let’s define what we mean by a wireless hotspot. A wireless hotspot is a wireless service in a public area such as a hotel, restaurant or coffee shop which is either provided by an external service provider or by the establishment itself. Wireless hotspots are available either as a “paid for” service or in some cases are provided free by the establishment.

Using a wireless hotspot can be risky in certain circumstances, but what are the risks and how can you mitigate them.

View the white paper here

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