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JOHN SIMEK IS QUOTED IN ABA JOURNAL

June 3, 2014

In the article titled, “New Blackphone could help lawyers safeguard client information” of the May 23, 2014 edition of the ABA Journal, John Simek is quoted regarding new technologies about smartphone security.

A new product will be on the market soon that promises to be “NSA-resistant”.  In June, SGP Technologies will release the Blackphone.  This phone will encrypt all data, messages and calls coming into and out of the device.  The phone will retail for $629 and is not limited to one service provider.  It has the components found on most smartphones – a camera, Web browser and Wi-Fi capabilities, but with more security features.

John Simek says that the Blackphone could interest lawyers, but there are other options available, such as an app called RedPhone that is able to encrypt conversations as long as both parties have the app installed.

Mr. Simek was quoted as saying  “At least a company is starting to talk about encrypting a data stream.” He says others should eventually follow suit, pointing out that Google is already moving towards encrypting everything, so it should only be a matter of time before Android is encrypted, too.

To read the entire article click on the ABA Journal.