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I know I am not the only one here who likes a good cup of WiFi....err I mean Starbucks coffee. With that cup of coffee, I will sometimes log on to the T-Mobile Network and check email or look at what's going on here. Now, according to an eWeek article, my connection sessions will be more secure, as T-Mobile is intruducing a new strong, 802.1x encryption and authentication in all of it's nearly 5,000 hot spots. "The move, which appears to be the first use of advanced 802.1x-based security by a national mobile carrier in U.S. hot spots, leverages the existing 802.1x infrastructure used to authenticate GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)/GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) cell-phone users.
"CIOs across the country have been asking for enhanced security, and we're the first U.S. wireless carrier to deliver it," said Joe Sims, vice president and general manager of T-Mobile HotSpot.
"The rollout of 802.1x across our network will enable IT managers and business professionals to use T-Mobile HotSpot as a more secure virtual extension of their corporate networks and offices," Sims said. "
Hey, and leave some room for cream and sugar in that cup of Joe.
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