Security

Mobile computing provides more flexibility to users, allowing them to work in a wider range of situations, increasing work potential. However, mobile computing also increases security risks.

Mobile Computing Security Threats

Because portable computers are easily stolen, there are greater physical security risks with mobile computing. If information on the hard disk drive is not encrypted with EFS, information stored on the hard disk drive, as well as any authentication information stored on the computer, might be compromised.

Another security threat when using a mobile computer is data being intercepted when it is transferred across phone lines. Users can ensure their connections are secure by using protocols to create virtual private networks.