Mobile data security system and methods
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1. A system for providing network security for mobile devices coupled to at least one server through a communication channel, said system comprising:
- at least one mobile device having electronic data storage and application software;
at least one server having security software and a mobile device security policy stored thereon, said mobile device security policy including dynamic parameters;
means for permitting the mobile device to access the network only if it operates in compliance with the mobile device security policy.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to security systems and methods for mobile network-based data environments. The present invention provides an integration of security, mobile computing, wireless and IT infrastructure management technology, to create a new level of automation and enforcement to enable the transparent application of mobile security across an enterprise, while embracing end user “transparency” and “ease of use” and empowering IT administration.
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16 Claims
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1. A system for providing network security for mobile devices coupled to at least one server through a communication channel, said system comprising:
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at least one mobile device having electronic data storage and application software;
at least one server having security software and a mobile device security policy stored thereon, said mobile device security policy including dynamic parameters;
means for permitting the mobile device to access the network only if it operates in compliance with the mobile device security policy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for synchronizing security policies between a mobile computing device and a computer to determine if the mobile device can access a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing an initial security policy to the mobile device;
providing initial authorization for the mobile device based on a unique identifier of the device and corresponding authorized user;
determining the status of the device based on dynamic information;
transferring a dynamic security policy to the mobile device based on the determined status; and
if compliance with the dynamic security policy is found, then providing access to the network by the mobile device.
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16. A computer readable medium having instructions recoded thereon for providing network security for mobile devices coupled to at least one server through a communication channel, said instructions comprising:
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instructions for determining dynamic parameters of a mobile device;
instructions for comparing the determined dynamic parameters with a mobile device security policy;
instructions for permitting the mobile device to access the network only if it operates in compliance with the mobile device security policy.
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