[ISN] GCHQ says BlackBerry is safest

From: InfoSec News <alerts_at_private>
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:53:06 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.itpro.co.uk/632704/gchq-says-blackberry-is-safest

By Tom Brewster
IT Pro
11 April 2011

BlackBerrys are the only recommended smartphones for handling highly 
sensitive Government data, according to a GCHQ division.

The UK's National Technical Authority for Information Assurance at GCHQ 
(CESG) has published smartphone security guidance for public sector 
workers.

The advice published today covers various phones, including the Apple 
iPhone, Windows Phone 7 devices, Nokia hardware and BlackBerrys.

Four security procedures documents have been produced, outlining how to 
best secure any mobile deployment for UK Government departments and 
organisations on those platforms.

“These security procedures cover architectural issues (such as 
recommended network layout, recommendations for operational monitoring), 
configuration advice, user education and training suggestions, and 
information on residual risks that senior risk owners will need to take 
into account,” a CESG spokesperson told IT PRO.

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