Auditing Nokia Communicator 9500 in Enterprise Context

Nokia Communicator 9500 is an indispensable business tool. It provides mobile phone functionality, modern Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) features together with complete ubiquitous connectivity. In a way, it transforms the way people work. Users can virtually work anywhere without having to bring laptops and find a wireless hotspot or wired business centers. It increases productivity by having always-available information and connectivity on one's fingertip. Devices with similar functionalities have just been introduced to the market in 2004, and most companies have not anticipated regulating such devices. Companies' confidential information can be stored in the device, and a compromise on the device will pose risks to companies. The paper aims to describe an audit on Nokia Communicator 9500 implementation in Enterprise context. The benefits offered by the device should be utilized at its maximum while minimizing or eliminating potential risks with appropriate controls.