Barge: AuthenTec,Nokia, Wave Systems and others in the mobile market to host a seminar addressing wireless security and the protection of user data and content.
Looks to me like Wave and Nokia are taking the lead here? Am I missing something? Oh, maybe the "others"?
.T. & Entertainment 2005 event in San Francisco, CTIA-The Wireless
Association(TM) will team with Trusted Computing Group Members, AuthenTec,
Inc., Nokia, Wave Systems and others in the mobile market to host a seminar
addressing wireless security and the protection of user data and content.
"Security and Mobile Devices: What You Need to Know to Build Secure Systems
and to Protect User Data and Content" will be held on Tuesday, September 27
from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The security of wireless devices and software remains a top priority of the
wireless industry. During this half-day seminar, security and wireless experts
will discuss the role of industry standards as well as next steps to ensure
wireless data and transactions are safe.
"The wireless industry takes seriously its responsibility to protect the
more than 195 million wireless devices in use today in the United States,"
said Steve Largent, President & CEO of CTIA. "Through discussions such as this
seminar, the industry is determining the steps necessary to stay ahead of
potential security developments. Although breaches are rare, we will continue
to proactively protect the integrity of wireless handsets and devices."
The challenges and opportunities for wireless security in content,
transactions and potential solutions will be addressed in the seminar, as will
the work currently being done by the Trusted Computing Group, an industry
organization developing open specifications for security. Wireless industry
representatives will be available during the session for questions and
discussion. This seminar is open to all CTIA event attendees.
CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005, September 27-29, 2005 at Moscone
West in San Francisco, CA, is a comprehensive wireless data event, which
represents both sides of the industry - Enterprise and Consumer. From the
Enterprise side the focus is on integrating wireless technologies into the
enterprise and vertical business markets, such as healthcare, government,
automotive, retail, etc. Additionally, the show reflects the explosive growth
in wireless entertainment - encompassing everything from mobile content to
digital cameras and interactive games. Registration and complete event details
are now available at www.CTIA.org.
Note: Qualified reporters and research analysts interested in attending CTIA
WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2005 can register online for FREE MEDIA
CREDENTIALS at www.CTIA.org. For questions on registration, please contact
Erin McGee at emcgee@ctia.org or by phone at 202.736.2980.
CTIA is the international association for the wireless telecommunications
industry, representing carriers, manufacturers and wireless Internet
providers.
www.ctia.org
