Virtual Physical Security for Mobile Computing Devices

In this paper I have attempted to explain briefly, how enterprise security for Mobile Computing Devices can be achieved in organizations. Enterprise security plans must not only address the data security over the network but also the protection of data at rest on mobile devices like Laptop PCs, PDAs, and Smart phones. The inherent lack of physical access control on mobile devices creates special challenges that must be resolved to provide effective and practical security. This paper aims to explain the concept of Virtual Physical Security (VPS) and the various components needed to create virtual physical security for mobile devices. Finally, I have in depth analyzed the security for data at rest on these devices using strong Authentication and Full Disk Encryption using Pointsec for PC product. © S A N S In st itu te 2 00 4, A ut ho r r et ai ns fu ll ri gh ts . Key fingerprint = AF19 FA27 2F94 998D FDB5 DE3D F8B5 06E4 A169 4E46 © SANS Institute 2004, As part of GIAC practical repository. Author retains full rights. 1 Table of