Security is the condition of being protected against danger or loss. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside. Individuals or actions that encroach upon the condition of protection are responsible for the breach of security.
Defining the word security
The word "security" in general usage is synonymous with "safety," but as a technical term "security" means that something not only is secure but that it has been secured. For example, in telecommunications, the term security has the following meanings:
Jim Karpen's Web Guide: Phone as Internet Access Point, Freeware, Trends This week I want to highlight Internet Access Sharing, which lets you connect your laptop to the Internet via your phone's data connection. Also, we'll look at some free Web services and freeware, as well as note some interesting trends.
Jim Karpen's Hot Web Site of the Week: WindowsMobileNow.com WindowsMobileNow.com is a new site from eXpansys that's dedicated to the Windows Mobile devices, accessories, applications, and resources. These resources include helpful information on how to configure a Windows Mobile device to sync e-mail, how to browse the Web, how to play music and videos, and how to connect a Bluetooth headset.
Featured Article: My 5 Favorite Accessories They protect my Windows Mobile device, add capability, and make using it easier and more enjoyable.
Featured Review: HP iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld Powerhouse WM 6 Classic PDA sports a 4-inch VGA display, fast processor, and plenty of memory.
News: Microsoft launches Windows Mobile site for salespeople Microsoft has launched a new website devoted to Windows Mobile, and targeting "anyone who sells mobile phones or works in the mobile industry." Windows Mobile Connection features background information on the operating system, mobile industry news, Microsoft press releases, and discussion forums, the company says."
Tip of the Week: Set X Button to close down programs completely The X button in the upper right corner of a touch screen display does not really shut down the current program.
404Columbitech Security White Papers - White papers about WAP security and the WTLS protocol.
Meta Description: [ Columbitech products provide true end-to-end security for wireless access to corporate data. The Columbitech WAP Connector is the only product that combines the support of industry standard web servers with the security of a WAP Server solution. ]
DallasCon - Wireless security conference presents both annual information security conferences as well as security training seminars (such as WAP security) held throughout the year. Held in Dallas, Texas.
Diversinet - Passport Certificate Server Security software for wireless e-commerce applications.
iD2 - PKI, public key infrastructure, smart cards.
500mi4e - Develops mobile internet for ecommerce infrastructure software.
NTRU Cryptosystems - Delivers public key cryptography solutions to secure electronic media and wireless communications and content on mobile devices such as the Palm Pilot, or in any constrained environment.
Meta Description: [ This is the home page for NTRU Cryptosystems, Inc. ]
WAP security - Frequently asked questions - WAP security frequently asked questions regarding sessions, cookies, user authentification and SSL/WTLS over WAP protocol
Meta Description: [ Information about wireless application protocol wap, Wireless Settings, linux wireless wap, Wap Security Faqs, Wireless Security, SSH Sessions, cookies authentification, WTLS Wireless, SSL ]
WAP Security Introduction - An outline of WAP security issues and concerns, particularly addressing the use of WAP gateways.
WTLS - An Introduction to WAP Security at the Network Protocol Layer by Philip Mikal
Meta Description: [ Philip J. Mikal, Internet business an technology solutions consultant ]
WTLS-webopedia definition - A concise, basic definition of WAP Transactional Layer Security
Meta Description: [ This page describes the term WTLS and lists other pages on the Web where you can find additional information. ]
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