TY  - JOUR
AB  - Wireless computing, as a way of providing mobile services, has been growing steadily during the past few years. While wireless communications offer organizations and users many benefits such as portability, flexibility, increased productivity, and lower installation costs; on the other hand, risks inherent and exacerbated by wireless connectivity are widely reported, wherein networks are open to intruders who may cause unwanted consequences to an organization's information resources. Hence, understanding these risks will help protect against unforeseen threats, delays and costs. This paper aims at the development of a taxonomy for wireless computing risks. Six levels are identified including risks associated with the users, mobile devices, wireless networks, wireless applications, the Internet and the corporate gateway. The findings show that there is a need for systematic studies on wireless risk assessment and management. The implications of these findings for both researchers and practitioners are discussed.
VL  - 12
IS  - 3
SN  - 0968-5227
DO  - 10.1108/09685220410542606
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09685220410542606
AU  - Bahli Bouchaib
AU  - Benslimane Younes
PY  - 2004
Y1  - 2004/01/01
TI  - An exploration of wireless computing risks: Development of a risk taxonomy
T2  - Information Management & Computer Security
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 245
EP  - 254
Y2  - 2024/04/23
ER  -