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This paper is from the SANS Institute Reading Room site. Reposting is not permitted without express written permission. PDAs in the Corporate Environment A Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) is a handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax, and networking features. PDA size and portability makes them easy targets for thieves and they are easily misplaced or lost. As the use of PDAs in the workplace increases, companies are beginning to recognize the need to protect their most sensitive corporate data and business applications, which may be contained on the PDA in the event it is compromised, lost or stolen. PDA security, therefore, should be a serious concern f... Copyright SANS Institut