TechRepublic: Minimizing the threats of public Wi-Fi and avoiding evil twins

As mobile workforces grow and BYOD initiatives expand across the enterprise, so does the threats associated with remote access. New attack vectors are on the rise and hotspots are becoming less safe for remote workers.

By Frank Ohlhorst
September 8, 2014

Mobility projects, along with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiatives are growing at exponential rates in most enterprises, creating a host of security concerns that are all but impossible to defend against. Nowhere is this more true than with the mobile knowledge worker, who has come to rely on hotspots in airports, coffee shops, hotels and public areas to keep in contact with the corporate network and its associated applications.

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