Honda Helps Launch Consumer-Focused Wireless Security Initiative
On Tuesday, March 7, 2006, Congressman Mike Honda, the Wireless Task Force Chair, Congressional Internet Caucus, joined the Internet Education Foundation, the non-profit organization that manages and hosts the Internet Caucus Advisory Committee, and Symantec to help launch the Wireless Security Initiative (WSI). The WSI is a joint educational campaign and partnership to inform and protect consumers and small businesses against wireless security threats and vulnerabilities. Symantec and the IEF introduced the first phase of the campaign that will concentrate on issues related to wireless network and mobile device security. The WSI's objective will focus on reaching at least 56 million wireless ready
users - the number of Americans who say they have used a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or cell phone to access the World Wide Web wirelessly.
Elements of the Wireless Security Initiative will include online educational modules on wireless home networking and public Wi-Fi use, followed by modules on securing smart phones, PDAs, and other handheld mobile devices commonly used for personal and business purposes. The modules will feature recommended security tips, instructional Flash video tutorials, and useful security-focused technology solutions. The first module on Wi-Fi security is available at GetWirelessSecure.org and will be mirrored on the GetNetWise consumer safety Web site at GetNetWise.org.
A variety of tutorials and informative guides are available at http://www.GetWirelessSecure.org
- The first module on Wi-Fi security is available at www.GetWirelessSecure.org/tips
- Public Wi-Fi tips are at www.GetWirelessSecure.org/public
- Mobile security preview tips are at www.GetWirelessSecure.org/mobile
- Flash video tutorials are available at www.GetWirelessSecure.org/videos
- Symantec White Paper on Wireless Security
The site also incorporates tips and information from the Federal Trade Commission, which is currently launching a wireless security section at through the OnGuardOnline Web site (http://www.onguardonline.gov). OnGuardOnline will also mirror much of the WSI content, including Flash video tutorials.
View the Wireless Security Initiative launch press release.