Arvind Krishna

Wireless public networks do not provide unbreakable security, but depending on the use, it's not always necessary. IT administrators need to weigh the advantages of using less than perfect security for limited applications that appeal to most users - like e-mail and short messaging. If wireless were simply a matter of business expedience, and we ignored security concerns, it would be as ubiquitous today as laptops and cellphones - especially for the growing number of workers who depend on mobility to do their jobs and can't afford to be tethered to a desk, office, or single location. But guess again. Most companies are holding back on deploying wireless because they're not convinced wireless can be made secure, or be made secure at a cost they can afford. Are the holdouts right, or are they sticking their heads in the sand while competitors deploy wireless and gain ... (more)