Security

CDMA Network Security

1. Introduction

As wireless data networks become increasingly prevalent, new possibilities and challenges continue to emerge. Security becomes key to delivering solutions that meet today’s demand for mobility. Verizon Wireless has been at the forefront of offering secure wireless broadband solutions that minimizethe security risk to personal and corporate data. Verizon Wireless implements many aspects of innovative and commercially available methods for securing data.

This document focuses on secure mobile data?the Verizon Wireless mobile data network features that enable mobile users to enjoy secure access to hosted and enterprise-wide applications. Voice services are not covered.

2. Security Overview

Protecting corporate network assets is an ongoing task for IT professionals. Increased worker mobility and mobile workers’ needs for immediate, secure access to critical business information add challenges to maintaining network security. Mobility benefits all, but it can introduce security risks.

Some of today’s top security issues and concerns are:

• Unauthorized systems and network access
• Auditability and compliance
• Customer data breaches
• Internal and external sabotage
• Theft of intellectual property and confidential business information
• Cost of mobile device administration