Many IT folks believe that Smartphone viruses will be a threat to your network soon. Though there are no signs yet, it would be “smart” to be proactive.

The latest mobile devices are packed with many applications and corporate data, and are enabled for real Web browsing and online collaboration. Is your corporate server’s safe? The answer is NO! These devices live normally outside your corporate firewall and often make use of three wireless networks (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular).

It’s definitely something I worry about a lot, and so should corporate America. Many corporations are not thinking outside the box with many using these devices. This poses a great risk if and when hackers get good at pumping malware through these devices.

A 2007 survey of 450 IT managers found eighty percent had antivirus products installed. Yet about 40% had been hit by a worm or virus in the past 12 months of those that were hit, 30% said that being unable to reach mobile users who were disconnected from the network contributed to the intrusion or failure that allowed a virus onto their network.

Not to smart yet, but it’s time to get your corporation locked down from potential security threats.

Is your company exposed?