slate device Archives - Foster Institute https://fosterinstitute.com/tag/slate-device/ Cybersecurity Experts Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://fosterinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Favicon.png slate device Archives - Foster Institute https://fosterinstitute.com/tag/slate-device/ 32 32 Are iPads welcome in your office? https://fosterinstitute.com/ipads-in-your-office/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:05 +0000 https://fosterinstitute.com/blog//?p=981 These days, the chief executives and other leaders in the organization ask IT to connect their Apple iPad into their businesses. One of the more frequent questions chief executives, as well as their IT professionals, ask is if the iPad is secure in the office. In my estimation, generally speaking, Microsoft exceeds in the enterprise […]

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]]> These days, the chief executives and other leaders in the organization ask IT to connect their Apple iPad into their businesses. One of the more frequent questions chief executives, as well as their IT professionals, ask is if the iPad is secure in the office.

In my estimation, generally speaking, Microsoft exceeds in the enterprise company networks because of, among other reasons, the manageability of Microsoft networks. On the other hand, Apple is wildly successful in the consumer market for personal devices.

Expecting Microsoft to be the top performer in personal devices and/or expecting Apple to rein in the business networks of the world is, in my opinion, unreasonable. Yes, before Apple fans get their feathers all ruffled, there are exceptions to Apple working in business—especially for individual users connected to the corporate network. Additionally, new managed services can help solve the problems some people notice associated with centrally maintaining several Apple devices on the same network.

Apple is, in my estimation, working hard to get the iPad accepted and implemented in offices. To that end, Apple has adopted some security and business integration measures. For security in particular, refer to this informational PDF.

In summary, security features include:

  • Support for WPA2 for Wi-Fi security (both PSK and Enterprise)
  • Support for VPNs
  • Password support including options for complexity, length, forced changes, lockout, etc.
  • Integration with Exchange
  • Ability for the IT department to enforce policies
  • Remote data wipe
  • PKI support including code signing requirements

Many of our clients are integrating the iPad into their organizations.

Will you or have you already used the iPad and/or another slate device on your corporate network?

Please post your comments on this blog.

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]]> Why chief executives get an iPad or another slate device https://fosterinstitute.com/slate-device/ Thu, 26 May 2011 04:00:18 +0000 https://fosterinstitute.com/blog//?p=973 When I purchased my first slate computing device, I literally thought it would just be a toy for me to play with and I would never use it for anything serious. I could not have been more wrong. Note: I bought an iPad; however, there are many other slate devices that provide a similar experience. […]

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]]> When I purchased my first slate computing device, I literally thought it would just be a toy for me to play with and I would never use it for anything serious. I could not have been more wrong.

Note: I bought an iPad; however, there are many other slate devices that provide a similar experience.

In fact, because I arrived early for a meeting and have time, I’m typing this blog entry using the sleek Apple Bluetooth keyboard connected to my iPad. I often find that I use my iPad more than a computer on any given day.

Besides e-mail, I also use OmniFocus extensively. OmniFocus allows a listing of “to do” items based on your whereabouts. This allows me to accomplish ordered tasks in places with the following situations:

  • No phone or Internet connection
  • No Internet access, but I have phone access
  • My laptop’s 4G card has a signal
  • Using Wi-Fi or standard Ethernet connection
  • I am using a lighting fast fiber connection

My effectiveness skyrocketed with this tool.

As many of you know, I frequently travel five days a week and notes in Evernote track all the reservation details and confirmation numbers for ten flights, four hotels, four rental cars, and the time and address of all the locations I need to visit.

Even though Kindle is an Amazon tool, the Kindle app allows me to carry many technical books without the weight and size of the printed versions.

The travel apps for airlines are very helpful too—especially for people who travel frequently.

The instant-on feature, small size, and ability to easily connect a “real” keyboard are some of the most valuable features to me.

I never see my slate device as replacing my Windows machines; however it is a nice compliment. Of course, if and when all services move to the cloud, then slates may be tools that practically eliminate the need for a laptop.

How do you feel about the iPad or other slate devices? What are the applications you use the most?

Please post your comments on this blog.

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