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When you’re using a BlackBerry enterprise server, there are always security risks. Software has been developed to minimized the infiltration of a server, but hackers are working ’round the clock to beat these systems. Yesterday, Verizon announced their own measures of security: Verizon Wireless Private Network (VWPN — which plays on VPN, which is Virtual Private Network). These private networks will “create the secure tunnels between the mobile device and home office.” So not only does it benefit big businesses (who already have security measures), but it benefits lone BlackBerry users who sync the device with their home computers.

“Private Network takes our enterprise customers’ ability to communicate over a secure network to the next level by recognizing their wireless devices on the network — no matter where on the network their employees or their devices are located,” said Rob Miller, VP of marketing for Verizon Wireless, in a prepared statement. “The Verizon Wireless Private Network gives customers the management tool they need to run their businesses for optimum efficiency and security.”

Now, the service ain’t cheap; it’s $500 to set up. But it seems completely worth it. For anyone who handles sensitive information that syncs with both their BlackBerry and their home computer, a VPN — or VWPN — is becoming an essential tool.

[Information Week]

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