Windows Mobile Security?

[ncotton]

:confused:

I'm looking for some screen locking and encryption software for Windows Mobile 6 (or 6.1).

I'm looking for software that will lock the screen and buttons when the PDA is turned on, and require a password, either PIN or button entry.

I would also especially like a poison pill where the system would hard reset after a number of password failures, or failing that, at the very least it would autodelete the internal memory and PIM data. It would also be great if such a program had an OEM install for adding to one of DCDs ROMs, but that's more wishful thinking than an actual requirment.

I would be willing to pay for this software, but freeware is my first choice for obvious reasons.

Thanks to anyone who can help out.

Currently running Telus P4000 (aka Titan) with DCD 2.3.2, but willing to reflash to get the security software runing if necessary.

[c@rL0$]

:confused:

I'm looking for some screen locking and encryption software for Windows Mobile 6 (or 6.1).

I'm looking for software that will lock the screen and buttons when the PDA is turned on, and require a password, either PIN or button entry.

I would also especially like a poison pill where the system would hard reset after a number of password failures, or failing that, at the very least it would autodelete the internal memory and PIM data. It would also be great if such a program had an OEM install for adding to one of DCDs ROMs, but that's more wishful thinking than an actual requirment.

I would be willing to pay for this software, but freeware is my first choice for obvious reasons.

Thanks to anyone who can help out.

Currently running Telus P4000 (aka Titan) with DCD 2.3.2, but willing to reflash to get the security software runing if necessary.

I don't know about a program will hard reset the phone on failure to authenticate, that is a hard one. But your phone should already have a security feature were you can add a pin to lock your phone or add a longer password.

Every time you boot up it will prompt you for a password.

[ncotton]

The built in security can be bypassed by connecting to activesync, which is one of the reasons I want to replace it.

[c@rL0$]

The built in security can be bypassed by connecting to activesync, which is one of the reasons I want to replace it.

How can you bypass it through active sync?

I mean when I set the password and connected through active sync, it wouldn't sync or read unless i typed in the pin on my phone. It prompted me first and if i was unsuccessfull it would kick me off and not let active sync work.

[ncotton]

It's also possible to enter the PIN from the PC side (at least with WMDC on vista), which means it's easy to brute force the PIN.

[jjlwork]

There are programs that can do this, matter of fact, there are security programs out there that can remotley flash your phone should it ever get stolen or lost. Normally they are set up that you send a certain text mesage to your phone and it wipes itself clean. I just did a google search and found this: mSecure PDA

Features:

Function
Enforces security policies Windows Mobile, Palm OS and Symbian devices

Broad platform support including Windows Mobile, Palm OS

Reliable and automatic data protection, without downgrading the user experience

Protection on device or removable media using centrally-controlled, policy-based security

Remote data destruction if device is lost, stolen or subject to misuse

[ncotton]

"You're just a couple of steps away from an mSuite trial... Remeber that mSuite is for Enterprises only, requires a minimum of ten users for purchase and as an installer you will need Administrator rights to your corporate server. "
Cite (https://web.commontime.com/Support/TrialmSuiteforEnterprise/tabid/275/Default.aspx)

The price is ok, if I only had to buy it once that is. It seems like most of the software that does this is enterprise only.

There's another one called SafeGuard PDA but they discontinued the single user version before they got to WM6 compatability (and the WM5 version absolutely kills a WM6 device).

[ncotton]

For anyone running WM5 who's looking at this thread someday, PocketSecure (http://www.totalpocketpc.com)is a great program that does pretty much everything I was looking for but sadly isn't compatible with WM6 (or at least, the version I'm using anyway).

[1999TL]

And I thought the cold war was over.

[c@rL0$]

It seems if you guys want to get some James Bond gadgetry on your phones.

I understand this because we keep highly value data in our phones, but even if we do lose our phone they are is always a way to crack any locking mechanism or security measure if they have physical access to your device.

I mean if the other person is smart enough to do so. :cool:

[ncotton]

I'm not planning on keeping national secrets on my PDA, it's just that I would like to keep some phone numbers on there that I don't want someone stumbeling upon if I'm draft enough to lose my phone or someone is quick enough to lift it.

The annoying thing is that there's a lot of decent software like this for Palm platforms. (TealLock, etc).

[c@rL0$]

I'm not planning on keeping national secrets on my PDA, it's just that I would like to keep some phone numbers on there that I don't want someone stumbeling upon if I'm draft enough to lose my phone or someone is quick enough to lift it.

The annoying thing is that there's a lot of decent software like this for Palm platforms. (TealLock, etc).

All security measures should start at the physical level. By not allowing others to steal our phones or lose them, but if you feel that you need software to secure your phone in any way check out.

http://www.handango.com/SoftwareCatalog.jsp?siteId=1&osId=993&jid=8XEDF8516D3118C288D1858F4722E97X&platformId=2&osId=993&N=4294913805+95886

they have many types of software that could help you. It is a start, better to be protected then not.;)

[ncotton]

Sorry mate, I'm not sure if I'm just missing something there or if I didn't what I'm looking for properly...

I've looked through the handango store and while it's got plenty of good software for encrypting a file (word doc etc) and plenty of good stuff for storing extra data like passwords and credit card info, all I really want is something that will lock the PDA and the built in PIM (contacts mainly) inforamation.

I'm *not* looking for a way to encrypt my storage card or individual files in main memory (and I've already got a password managent program that encypts that data and syncs it with my laptop).

P.S. It's not like I don't plan on keeping my phone secure, but the idea is that good security STARTS with physical security, it doesn't end there.

[c@rL0$]

Sorry mate, I'm not sure if I'm just missing something there or if I didn't what I'm looking for properly...

I've looked through the handango store and while it's got plenty of good software for encrypting a file (word doc etc) and plenty of good stuff for storing extra data like passwords and credit card info, all I really want is something that will lock the PDA and the built in PIM (contacts mainly) inforamation.

I'm *not* looking for a way to encrypt my storage card or individual files in main memory (and I've already got a password managent program that encypts that data and syncs it with my laptop).

P.S. It's not like I don't plan on keeping my phone secure, but the idea is that good security STARTS with physical security, it doesn't end there.


Hmm I have looked for some apps that describe your needs and found some, but they are for WM5 ...... you can try it out and see if it works. As some cabs from WM5 still work..

Well here is another website that might help out..

http://pocketpccentral.net/software/security.htm


Other then that I would recommend using google to search for your needs due to the fact that not many people here post about this.:)

[morganlowe]

http://www.truecrypt.org the windows version can install a program to mount a truecrypt encoded card on your PPC, but so far I dont think it can encrypt on it.

also found this http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=DA49D0CF-EF96-4567-B817-215E24668F75&displaylang=en

Dont know if these help, worth a look maybe.