Bluetooth: Don't Let a Cavity Infect Your Institution

Published by: TowerGroup

Published: May. 8, 2006 - 5 Pages

Table of Contents

TowerGroup Take-Aways

Report Coverage

Background

Why Addressing Bluetooth Security Issues Is Important

Exhibit 1 Number of Bluetooth-Enabled Devices Shipped Globally (2002-06E)

Analysis of the Threats to Security via Bluetooth

Bluejacking

Bluesnarfing

Bluebugging

BlueSniper "Rifle"

Device Theft

Recommendations

Immediately identify any company Bluetooth devices.

Educate employees

Strengthen company IT policies regarding use of Bluetooth-equipped devices

Consider tools for identifying and mitigating security risks

Look for products with one-touch control over Bluetooth

Summary

Abstract

The explosion of Bluetooth technology and the rapid adoption of Bluetooth devices is creating yet another vulernability in corporate security practices. The weak link that Bluetooth creates can be exploited to gain additional access to the network and sensitive data, threatening corporate reputation. This Note details the global growth of Bluetooth and outlines the variety of threats that it presents. While the concept attacks to date have been relatively minor, the significance and potential of these threats can no longer be ignored. TowerGroup provides specific recommendations to mitigate the existing threats, and develop company policy to respond to further growth in this area.

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