Ensuring Wireless Security
- Perform a risk assessment to understand the value of agency assets that need protection.
- Create and adhere to a strict wireless security policy that includes procedures and directives, such as required use of passwords on mobile devices, development of applications with strong built-in encryption, and wireless access through specified, approved methods.
- Make sure top executives are willing and able to enforce directives and policies.
- Ensure that users on the network are fully trained in computer security awareness and the risks associated with wireless technology.
- Stay on top of emerging security standards.
- Comply fully with all current wireless security standards.
- Have security controls evaluated by an independent authority.
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