Mobile Security is More than Encryption

If your mobile device is your lifeline to work, friends and family, it really hurts when your cousin Billy tosses you and your device into the pool this Labor Day Weekend. A company called Northeast Marine Institute claims to have solved the issue with their Golden Shellback Splashproof Coating.

The company isn't giving a whole lot of detail on the process, due to the status of their patent request. However, it they do say that the coating produces a vacuum deposited film that is nonflammable, has low toxicity and has the ability to weatherproof electronic devices and other surfaces.

From their site:
Golden Shellback coating has an excellent ability to repel oils, synthetic fluids, hazardous materials, dust, dirt and water based solutions. Low surface tension values, such as water and oils will bead and drain freely from coated surfaces. The process produces a uniform, continuous, near hermetic coating that resists rain and humidity. Electronics casually exposed to water continue to work even after exposure. The coating is readily applied and not generally considered to be removable. Repairs are made using abrasive methods.

The service isn't available to consumers yet (they are saying it will be another 4-6 months), and will require that you send your device to their coating location. Visit their blog for interesting video demos. This is fascinating.