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Pod Slurping - An Easy Technique for Stealing Data:
The problem with uncontrolled use of iPods, USB sticks and flash drives on your network
A common misconception is that perimeter security such as firewalls and anti-virus software are enough to really secure corporate data on the corporate network. In this white paper, we explore how the uncontrolled use of portable storage devices such as iPods, USB sticks, flash drives and PDAs, coupled with data theft techniques such as ‘pod slurping’, can lead to major security breaches.
The Threats Posed by Portable Storage Devices:
Uncontrolled use of iPods, USB sticks, PDAs and other devices
In a society where the use of portable storage devices is commonplace, it's careless to ignore the threat those devices pose to a business environment. This white paper examines the nature of the threat that devices such as iPods, USB sticks, flash drives and PDAs present and the countermeasures that organizations can take to eliminate the risk.


