Protecting Bluetooth-enabled devices

The amount of wireless technology routinely used by employees is growing by leaps and bounds and shows no signs of slowing down. But managing this wireless technology, especially, Bluetooth wireless networking technology, is something that must be taken seriously. Bluetooth, although tremendously useful, is considered a security challenge for both users of the devices and managers of the networks. There are tools, for example, that allow hackers to find a user's Bluetooth PIN and the 128-bit link key, which together can allow them access to sensitive data. Viruses are another problem. But Bluetooth offers authentication, encryption and quality of service (QoS) control for users and administrators who know how to make the most of them. For example, Bluetooth users can choose whether other devices can identify them or not. Administrators can also do a lot to protect Bluetooth networks, depending on the application. In addition, teach your users not to accept every file being sent and to disable Bluetooth if not required. In addition, companies should hold their Bluetooth vendor accountable for vulnerabilities.

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