T-Mobile ups HotSpot Security.T-MOBILE IS BOOSTING SECURITY for its Wi-Fi HotSpots by adding 802.1x security for encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. and stronger authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. . 802.1x encrypts wireless transmissions, including the authentication process, between your laptop Same as laptop computer. laptop - portable computer or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and the access point. The added security is particularly useful for users who don't use virtual private networks (VPNs). T-Mobile is adding 802.1x in response to customer feedback that lack of security is the biggest obstacle to Wi-Fi adoption. "CIOs across the country have been asking for enhanced security," says Joe Sims, vice president and general manager of T-Mobile HotSpot. "The rollout of 802.1x across our network will let IT managers and business professionals use T-Mobile HotSpot as a more secure virtual extension of their corporate networks and offices." To keep the authentication process simple for users, T-Mobile is releasing an updated Connection Manager that handles authentication and encryption without any change to the normal login Signing in and gaining access to a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "login" or "logon," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log in" or to "log on. process. You can download the software for free from T-Mobile's site (http://www.t-mobile.com), or get it on CD at T-Mobile HotSpots or T-Mobile retail stores. The T-Mobile HotSpot network consists of approximately 8,300 Wi-Fi hotspots, with plans for a total of 10,000 HotSpots by the end of 2004. T-Mobile expects to complete the transition to 802.1x by the second quarter of 2005. |
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