Is Your PDA an Information Security Risk?

ByDaniel Gottilla

Is Your PDA an Information Security Risk?

We hear all the time about the dangers of telecommuting. From losing laptops and keeping company data on personal machines to having too loose of security on remote devices, it seems like anything that happens out of the office is a huge business risk. At the same time, allowing employees to telecommute and to work when they are on the road vastly increases productivity and employee retention.

To serve this end, there have been quite a few advancements in laptop security. However, there is still quite a bit of information that should be secured on your PDA, as well.

PDA Data Card Safety

Chances are, you’re pulling the device out of your pocket every few minutes to check on something. Sometimes, however, you’re on vacation and you need the PDA just to check in once a day. While it’s probably safe in a hotel room or in your house, why not take the safety one step further? Most PDAs have removable data cards. If you keep the PDA in a different place than the card, you still have the most important part of the device even if the PDA gets stolen.

PDA Password Safety

Passwords are important, and you probably already know about choosing a difficult to crack password and changing it regularly. But have you considered programs that can remotely disconnect your PDA? If it gets stolen, you can trigger a lock that will stop the PDA from being able to access your network. You’re still out the device, but at least your company’s network will still be safe.

Keeping in the business loop from anywhere in the world is a remarkable technological advance, but it comes with risks. By using smart PDA tools, you can keep in contact and still keep your data secure.