For Immediate Release
Bluefire Showcases Handheld Security Solutions at Gartner's Wireless Access, Mobile Business Conference 2003
New Class Of Mobile Device Fuels Productivity Explosion And Increased Need For Security When Working Remotely
- Who/What
- Bluefire Security Technologies, a provider of security software that protects handheld devices and data, will demonstrate best practices for mobile security as a platinum sponsor at Gartner’s Wireless Access, Mobile Business Conference.
- Why
- Wireless devices are becoming an enterprise vulnerability that is often overlooked in today’s wireless security discussion. Much as with the evolution of network and PC security, the need for handheld protection is growing as the devices become more sophisticated enterprise computing tools.
- When
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Mark Komisky, CEO, and Tom Goodman, director, will be available throughout the show (Monday, Feb. 24 – Tuesday, Feb. 25) at the Bluefire booth (#5) to discuss handheld security and demonstrate its Mobile Firewall Plus solution, the first firewall, intrusion detection, encryption and integrity management software developed for mobile devices.
In addition, company executives will be participating in the following conference workshops:
"Mobile and Wireless Security: Protecting the Mobile Enterprise"
On Monday, Feb. 24 at 3:00 p.m. PST , Bluefire will provide an in-depth analysis of the essential practices in mobile and wireless security, including strategies to provide effective protection for handheld devices.
"Security on the Run" On Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 11:00 a.m. PST , Bluefire will participate on a case study panel with Palm, Inc. to discuss the real-word security measures undertaken by a large hospital during its deployment of mobile technology. Gartner analysts Bob Hafner, chief research officer, and John Pescatore, vice president, will moderate the session.
- Where
- Bluefire Booth #5
- Westin Century Plaza Hotel and Spa
- Los Angeles, Calif.
About Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc.
Bluefire Security Technologies provides a complete security solution specifically designed for mobile handheld devices. The Bluefire Mobile Security® Suite is the industry’s only fully integrated security solution including authentication, encryption, and integrity monitoring, firewall, logging and central management. Bluefire enables the secure deployment and use of handhelds across the enterprise by allowing handheld devices to be secured as part of the IT network infrastructure. Bluefire Security Technologies recently won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 - Maryland Award.
Bluefire Mobile Security® solutions support the Microsoft Windows (WM) 2003, Windows Mobile 5.0 and Palm operating systems; are available directly from Bluefire and Software Spectrum in the United States, and internationally through Ubitexx GmbH (Germany) and Synergy Software Systems (UAE); and are certified by Cingular Wireless.
For more information email info@bluefiresecurity.com or call (410) 637-8160.