Securing Wireless and Mobile - 4.1
Summary
Securing wireless and mobile devices requires proper installation, management, and security controls. This includes optimizing wireless access points and using Mobile Device Management (MDM) to enforce policies. Secure connection methods and deployment models like BYOD, COPE, and CYOD help protect devices and networks from unauthorized access.
Notes:
Wireless Devices
- Installation Considerations:
- Site Surveys: Conduct surveys to determine the optimal placement of wireless access points (WAPs) to ensure signal coverage, minimal interference, and sufficient capacity.
- Heat Maps: Use heat maps as a diagnostic tool to visualize wireless signal strength and coverage areas, identifying dead zones and areas of interference.
Mobile Solutions
- Mobile Device Management (MDM): Centralized software used for managing and securing mobile devices within an organization. MDM enforces policies, applies updates, and ensures compliance with security standards across all devices.
- Deployment Models:
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device): Employees use personal devices for work purposes, requiring specific policies to separate personal and corporate data.
- COPE (Company Owned, Personally Enabled): The company provides devices, but users can also use them for personal activities. This model allows greater control while accommodating personal use.
- CYOD (Choose Your Own Device): Employees select from a range of pre-approved company devices, ensuring security standards while offering flexibility.
- Connection Methods:
- Cellular: Mobile devices connect to the internet through cellular networks, such as 4G/5G.
- Wi-Fi: Devices connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs), which require secure configurations to prevent unauthorized access.
- Bluetooth: Wireless technology for short-range device-to-device communication, which requires security measures to prevent unauthorized pairing and data interception.