Today's issue of TL NewsWire covers remote access solution that uses two-factor authentication (see article below), a timer-based task manager for iPad and iPhone, an online reference for lawyers, a presentation app for iPad, and software for time and expense entry. Don't miss the next issue.
A MORE SECURE WAY TO REMOTELY CONTROL YOUR OFFICE PC
Secure remote access to your office computer and network has always involved a number of drawbacks. For example, some solutions require you to install software on both computers (e.g., your home computer). Other solutions involve going through a third party's servers. Neither of these solutions is ideal, especially when using a public WiFi connection or a computer you don't control. Given their ethical obligations, lawyers would benefit from a more secure solution.
Route1 MobiKEY … in One Sentence
Route1 MobiKEY is a hardware-based remote control service.
The Killer Feature
A MobiKEY looks like a USB drive except it's not. After installing Route1's TruOFFICE software on your Windows PC at the office, MobiKEY enables you to control your computer from any other Internet-connected Windows PC by plugging it into that computer's USB port. Because it's a physical device, it provides two-factor authentication — similar to how you need both your ATM card and your password to access your bank account (something you have and something you know).
MobiKEY establishes a direct, encrypted connection without having to install any software on the computer you're using. MobiKEY even encrypts your keystrokes so if the owner of the computer you're using logs keystrokes they won't capture anything. As the company likes to say, MobiKEY "leaves no data footprint" on the computer from which you control your office computer.
MobiKEY's higher level of security than other remote control solutions explains why the company got its start serving the federal government, including the military. With MobiKEY, Route1 is bringing its patented technology to law firms at a lower price point.
"MobiKEY provides lawyers with an identical computing experience as when they're in the office," Route1 CEO Tony Busseri told us. "All your files stay within the confines of your law firm, simplifying security policy enforcement and eliminating unauthorized access and unnecessary risk. Route1's philosophy on data security is simple — protect the fortress."
Other Notable Features
While both remote access and remote control have certainly benefitted law firms, they have likewise increased the risk of disclosure of privileged work product. Some obvious examples — theft of your laptop, loss of your USB drive, cracking the password of your remote control service. And keystroke loggers and other malware.
A MobiKEY is unlikely to tempt a thief to the same degree as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. But stuff happens. Fortunately, losing your MobiKEY or having it stolen is no big deal. Because MobiKEY doesn't contain any files, anyone who tries to use it will find it useless.
What Else Should You Know?
A MobiKEY costs $175. The accompanying TruOFFICE service costs $300 for one year, $570 for two years, or $765 for three years. Learn more about Route1 MobiKEY.
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