Using Mobile Platforms for Sensitive Government Business

Abstract

Mobile platforms such as smartphones are becoming increasingly popular for both personal and commercial use. When the data being stored and transmitted by these devices is sensitive this can introduce a host of security issues, some of which are discussed in this report. A summary is provided of existing practices for the use of mobile devices with sensitive information, in both governmental and business contexts, and emerging technologies for improving security are reviewed. Finally, some recommendations are offered for policymakers interested in increasing the role that mobile devices are allowed to play within the Australian Public Service and elsewhere.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA584829

Entities

People

  • Samuel Chenoweth

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Virus Software
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Mobile Communications
  • Mobile Computing
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Operating Systems
  • Mobile Phones
  • Network Protocols
  • Operating Systems
  • Smartphones
  • Text Messaging
  • Wireless Communications

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design