Mobile Computing and Networking

Mobile Computing and Networking

A look at concepts, fields and future

Olmos Davronov

Abstract

The primary focus of this paper is the concept of mobile computing. Discussed within are the concepts of components, mobile commerce, and mobile banking as they relate to mobile computing. Selected security risks associated with mobile computing are discussed within this paper, while methods of mobile device deployment area also discussed.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Mobile Computing Defined 6

Mobile Computing system Components 6

Mobile Hardware 6

Mobile Software 6

Mobile Communication 7

Mobile Computing History 7

Mobile Computing Advantages and Threats 7

Mobile Computing Devices Defined 7

Mobile Computing and the Related Security Concerns 8

Security issues of Mobile Computing Defined 8

A) Wireless Security Issues 8

B) Device Security Issues 9

Technologies Associated with Mitigating Risk 9

Mobile Computing Device Deployment Methods 10

Mobile Commerce 11

Generations of Mobile Commerce         11

Mobile Commerce Shopping 11

Mobile Banking 12

Mobile Banking Platforms    12

Future 13

Mobile Computing in Workplace 13

Future of Mobile Banking 13

Conclusion 14

Appendix 15

Appendix A: Mobile Computing Timeline of Key Events from 1894 through 1983 (Livingston) 15

Appendix B: Mobile Computing Timeline of Key Events from 2007 through 2010 (Ernst & Young “Mobile”) 16

Works Cited 17

References 19