Netbooks Can Face More Security Concerns
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My last post was regarding “Notebook Exceed Desktop Sales” but it’s also true that notebook creates more security concerns, these netbooks have become a growing security concern amongst the corporate, according to Computer World.
Netbook processor is a generation or two behind with the current laptop processors. Add to it the stripped-down operating systems, no or less data encryption tools and more connectivity options for the end-users makes the latest phenomenon vulnerable to hacking.
But the point here is, are netbooks the only devices to be blamed for jeopardizing corporate secrets? I think that such risk is applicable to each & every device used in the corporate environment.
This also argues that because of the slow processor and limited memory, people don’t load their netbooks with antivirus or anti-spyware tools, which seems to be untrue. Most of the netbooks come with Intel Atom processor and 1GB RAM placed in a single slot. Now adding up one more GB’s of RAM can make a latest antivirus software work like a charm.
The netbooks have OS options of loading either with Windows XP Home or a stripped-down variant of Linux. Though Windows XP netbook can be updated with latest security patches, it becomes a bit difficult when it comes to the Linux-based one.
Stripped-down Linux versions don’t necessarily compromise on security features, but, if you’re too skeptical, there’s always Suse, Ubuntu or Fedora Linux distro available for enhanced security.
Last but not the least, article speaks about easy transfer of data with inclusion of USB port and Wi-Fi. Well, these technologies are already available in all the laptops today and thus we can say that these data transfer risks exist with devices other than netbooks too.
So how can corporate save themselves from being the victims of data hacking? Ban netbook usage in offices? That could be a short-term solution. But for a longer-term initiative, I think companies should educate its employees in respect to:
- Using legal software
- Updating the OS with security patches
- Installing security software
- Explaining the pros and cons of unsecured Wi-Fi networks
- Locking up USB ports with necessary software
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