Portable Splash

Information theft and proprietary data leakage are making headlines frequently. Major organizations are forced to inform the public regarding compromised private customer records, and some are also slapped with steep fines.

Most occurrences of information leakage and data theft are attributed to insiders, network users with legitimate access to enterprise data. Controlling and monitoring how data leaves the organization is very challenging since commonly used gadgets like iPods, thumb drives and even cell phones can easily be used to download data from PCs. The problem is that those gadgets are not managed.

Unmanaged portable devices pose a huge risk for organizations and create a massive gap in enterprise security management. Typically those portable devices have been introduced to organizations by individual users with no coordination support or control of network administrators. Since companies don’t have visibility into these devices, they are prime targets for information theft and data leaks. Employees can download business-critical, proprietary information or even run the risk of inadvertently introducing malware to corporate networks with their portable devices.

So what’s the solution? A management platform that protects, manages and secures the use of removable media and portable devices. Enterprises must consider utilizing a management platform which effectively extends the reach of enterprise management to include these vulnerable endpoints; portable devices.

Ideally organizations should be able to centrally control, monitor and log how data is downloaded and uploaded from desktop and laptop computers to removable media and portable devices. Unauthorized transactions should be blocked and all activities monitored and communicated in real time to management servers. The solution should shield networks from malware copied to endpoints and secure networks from exposure to the outside world through WiFi, Bluetooth and other interfaces.

Is this technology available today? Yes, endpoint security technology is deployed by some of the world’s most security-sensitive organizations including the Israeli Ministry of Defense and El-Al Airlines, as well as regional banks and international financial organizations, law firms, major healthcare companies, etc.

“Data security is a number one priority for our bank and we have been looking for an efficient solution to address the area of endpoint protection.” Amnon Beck, senior vice president, First International Bank.

In conclusion, be aware of your vulnerable endpoints and scope out the needs of the enterprise. You will begin to notice what seems like an infinite number of possibilities for information leakage. The mission of the enterprise should be to seek out a management platform that effectively extends the reach of the enterprise management to include these vulnerable endpoints; removable media (CDs, floppies, memory sticks), portable devices (iPods, PDAs, modems) and communication interfaces (PCMCIA, Bluetooth, WiFi.)

A great movie can make a long trip go by very easily, especially when flying. Often however, the movie you watch on the small screen at the front of your cabin is edited and interrupted by announcements from the crew about dinner. Have you ever considered taking a portable DVD player with you? With one of these and a good set of headphones, you can enjoy that action flick while everyone else is stuck hearing about the Grand Canyon. Check out our list of recommended features below to help you choose the best portable DVD player.

Dimensions A portable DVD player can end up feeling like a small brick to some, especially those which have large rechargeable batteries attached to them. While all players tend to run small, weight can vary by several pounds so make sure to check the side of the box before you buy.

Disc Formats Supported Besides playing standard DVDs, many portable players today can double as CD players as well, eliminating the need to take one extra device on your trip. You should also consider seeing if your player can support CD-R,CD-RW or DVD-R as well, as these do-it-yourself disc formats are becoming popular amongst those who have burners at home.

Outputs One of the great things about portable DVD players is that they can substitute for regular size cousins on the fly when you need to plug into your home entertainment system. You'll want to consider a player which has high quality outputs, such as S-Video for video and Optical Out for audio, so you can get the best quality playback possible.

Screen Many players today come with built-in screens, which make it the ultimate DVD entertainment device for the road. While screen size varies somewhat, larger is definitely better. You should expect to pay a higher price however. If you are looking for budget, you can also consider a player without a screen, though you'll need to make sure you have something you can hook it up to so you can watch your movie.

Virtual Surround Sound For those times when you don't have the ability to hook your DVD player up to a home entertainment system, consider a model which has virtual surround sound. This neat feature enhances the sound quality of the movie, giving it a more realistic edge.
Now that you have down the basics about what makes a great portable DVD player, put your skills to the test by browsing our Top Portable DVD Player picks and choosing the player which best fits your needs.

iPhone combines three amazing products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device.

iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers.

So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.

iPhone is a widescreen iPod with touch controls that lets you enjoy all your content — including music, audiobooks, videos, TV shows, and movies — on a beautiful 3.5-inch widescreen display. It also lets you sync your content from the iTunes library on your PC or Mac. And then you can access it all with just the touch of a finger.

iPhone is a revolutionary new mobile phone that allows you to make a call by simply pointing your finger at a name or number in your address book, a favorites list, or a call log. It also automatically syncs all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet service. And it lets you select and listen to voicemail messages in whatever order you want — just like email.

iPhone features a rich HTML email client and Safari — the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device — which automatically syncs bookmarks from your PC or Mac. Safari also includes built-in Google and Yahoo! search. iPhone is fully multi-tasking, so you can read a web page while downloading your email in the background over Wi-Fi or EDGE.

Multi-touch
iPhone features the most revolutionary user interface since the mouse. It’s an entirely new interface based on a large multi-touch display and innovative new software that lets you control everything using only your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flip through photos and email them with a touch, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page — all by simply using iPhone’s multi-touch display.

Intelligent Keyboard
iPhone’s full QWERTY soft keyboard lets you easily send and receive SMS messages in multiple sessions. And the keyboard is predictive, so it prevents and corrects mistakes, making it easier and more efficient to use than the small plastic keyboards on many smartphones.