MOBILE COMPUTING

AND
NETWORK SECURITY

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 Contents
 Introduction
 Latest trends
 Technology
 Architecture
 Applications
 Network
 limitations

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 MOBILE COMPUTING
Mobile computing is a generic term describing one’s ability to
use technology while moving. Mobile computing can be
seen as an integration of portable computers and wireless
networks.

Mobile computing produces:

 Portable computers in computer industry.

 Wireless communication in telecommunications.

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 Portability
A portable computing device is a general purpose computer that
can be easily moved from place to place.

The implications of portability are

 Small size

 Weight

 Dependence on battery

 Lower power consumption

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 Wireless communication

Security Concerns
– Authentication is critical
» Normal network point
of attachment is a wall tap
» Wireless access makes
network attachment too easy
– Exposure to over-the-air
wiretapping
» Any transmitter can also
be a receiver!
» Some wireless networks
provide secure air links

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 Latest trends
Mobile computing devices are becoming smaller, lighter and
more powerful than their predecessors. two prominent classes
of mobile computing devices are
 Palm OS
 Pocket Pc

These devices are capable of simple word processing,

spreadsheet applications, web browsing and address
management.

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 Technology
Mobile computing embraces
a host of portable
technologies. From
notebook computers to
personal digital assistants
(PDA)

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 Architecture
Mobility services can be
classified into 3 groups.
 Common mobility
services (CMS)
 Mobility management
services (MMS)
 Special mobility
services (SMS)

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Applications

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 Network
Most handheld computers come with built in infrared ports that
can be used to exchange information with a network or a
computer at short range. some of the networking examples are
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, infrared data association, ultra wide band
radio.

Network design comprises are

 Wireless LAN design issues

 Wide area radio network design issues

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 Network security

Common security breaches of mobile computing applications

include,
• Network by criminal elements.
• Physical breach security at communication centers mainly
unmanned base stations.
• Interception of credit card authorization over wireless
network.
• Careful security considerations including on-the-air
encryption & firewalls must be used.

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 Limitations in mobile
computing
 Insufficient bandwidth
 Security standards
 Power consumption
 Transmission Interferences
 Potential Health Hazards
 Human Interface with devices

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 Quality of data in mobile
computing
 Mobile computing enables immediate validation of the data
 It reduces the transcription error for survey like applications
 Using networking, information can be made available in near
real-time
 Very fast turn around time from data collection to analysis
and reporting. This can translate into significant cost saving

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 Conclusion
Mobile computers offer many new options,
however there are difficulties to consider.
Generally, wireless laptops cost 50% to 100%
more than their desktop counterparts. Laptops
are also harder to upgrade most proprietary
hardware components that limit future options.

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Queries

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