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E-Business Security Report: Mobile Threats and Outdated Models

In its report E-Business Security: New Directions and Successful Strategies, Ovum argues that the traditional hierarchy of trust adopted by organisations does not fit the ebusiness model, meaning that access channels, such as mobile devices, could pose a major security threat. . . . . In its report E-Business Security: New Directions and Successful Strategies, Ovum argues that the traditional hierarchy of trust adopted by organisations does not fit the ebusiness model, meaning that access channels, such as mobile devices, could pose a major security threat. Graham Titterington, senior Ovum analyst and lead author of the report, said: "The old security model tends to rely on perimeter security - protecting the outer boundaries of the organisation. But that is based on a hierarchy of trust which places 'internal' users at the top and 'external' users at the bottom. An approach designed to keep people out of systems is no longer adequate. The link for this article located at vnunet.com is no longer available. . Recent study uncovers that traditional security frameworks are inadequate for safeguarding online enterprises against escalating dangers, predominantly arising from mobile connectivity.. Ebusiness Security, Mobile Threat Management, Security Strategies, Access Control. . Anthony Pell

Jun 15, 2000 • Anthony Pell Network Security