Help Wanted:  Securing the Wireless Workplace

“Securing the Wireless Workplace:  Partnering with the Enterprise” 

An up-to-date analysis of enterprise preferences regarding third-party security partnerships.  This report also examines current enterprise practices around securing business wireless communications at key device, application, and infrastructure levels.

“Securing the Wireless Workplace” delivers the information you need regarding:

• The enterprise’s preferred wireless security partners
• High-potential sales targets
• Current voids in enterprise wireless security practices
• Purchase barriers to neutralize

Two-thirds of enterprise decision-makers are now willing to utilize outside assistance with securing their wireless communications solutions.  How do vendors, providers, and channels position themselves as the partner-of-choice in this growing field?

• Partner preferences vary by company size.  Cellular Carriers, WLAN Providers, Systems Integrators, Mobile Applications Developers, Mobile Device Manufacturers, even Wireline Telcos – each of these and more appeal to specific size segments.
• A disconnect exists in many businesses between their perceived and actual progress on wireless communications security.  Security partners must dispel any customer delusions, uncover vulnerabilities, and be able to address the security needs of all wireless communications elements – devices, applications, infrastructure, linkages.  Customers place highest value on partners that are able to take a holistic approach to wireless security.  Additional selection criteria differ when feedback is segmented by respondent size.
• While willing to outsource the securing of at least parts of their company’s portfolio of wireless communications solutions, decision-makers have specified key showstoppers that must be skillfully neutralized.
• “Stage Two” of mobile handheld security is in play.  A large majority of companies already require user authentication and/or antivirus software at the mobile device level.  However, other highly-recommended device security measures are not being implemented.  Creative “device + security” packaging may prompt the bulk sales channels crave.
• Wireless LANs continue to incite major levels of heartburn.  Is the problem technology-oriented or part of a larger failing?

“Securing the Wireless Workplace: Partnering with the Enterprise” – like every other InfoTrack for Enterprise Mobility report – is based on fresh, primary research conducted every three to four months.  The Telecom Intelligence Group maintains a panel of 2,600 communications decision-makers and key influencers representing both the U.S. and EMEA regions.

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