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Originally Posted by dguillaume
Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about WiFi Security.
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I know a bit.
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I have a customer who regularly uses WiFi to connect to the internet when abroad to send and receive e-mails to avoid expensive roaming charges.
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So ... you're question is related to PUBLIC Wi-Fi?
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They are concerned that somebody with access to the WiFi network could attach to their device and access their data.
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Are you talking just from the BlackBerry?
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A. Is this even remotely possible? I am not aware that their are any file sharing options on the device (at least until version 5) but would like to make certain.
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The device has a firewall enabled by default, and connecting via Wi-Fi doesn't pose a risk like connecting a PC would.
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c. Would it be advisable to encrypt data on the device? can you encrypt data on the SD Card?
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No, and yes ... but I wouldn't encrypt either. Unless you plan on losing the device, a password really is enough. That said, I wouldn't keep sensitive data on the SD card without encrypting it however.