The Risks of Jailbroken iPhones

By Stewart Baker on March 24, 2012

Posted in Cybersecurity and Cyberwar, Security Programs & Policies

In a recent Q&A with Howard Schmidt, White House computer security specialist, some might infer that it’s possible to hook any device to the White House network? Really? We can hook any device to the White House network?

To be candid, this sounds crazy. And the only reason to worry about iPhone security is that some iPhones might be jail-broken or unpatched.

Really? There’s no risk that the apps might be a little iffy? Does the P in POTUS stand for Pwned?

Stewart BakerPartner

Stewart Baker’s career has spanned national security and law. He served as General Counsel of the National Security Agency, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the…

Stewart Baker’s career has spanned national security and law. He served as General Counsel of the National Security Agency, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security, and drafter of a report reforming the intelligence community after the Iraq War. His legal practice focuses on cyber security, CFIUS, export controls, government procurement, and immigration and regulation of international travel.

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Michael Vatis has spent most of his career addressing cutting edge issues at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. Michael’s practice focuses on Internet…

Michael Vatis has spent most of his career addressing cutting edge issues at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. Michael’s practice focuses on Internet, e-commerce, and technology matters, providing legal advice and strategic counsel on matters involving privacy, security, encryption, intelligence, law enforcement, Internet gambling, and international regulation of Internet content.

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