Whenever anyone hears the term “mobile security” they typically think of their mobile phones. However mobile security relates to all mobile devices including laptops, tablets, smart phones and any mobile device that is portable that can access the internet, networks, or wireless
Whenever anyone hears the term “mobile security” they typically think of their mobile phones. However mobile security relates to all mobile devices including laptops, tablets, smart phones and any mobile device that is portable that can access the internet, networks, or wireless computing. These devices are open to vulnerabilities and threats from cybercriminals, and without proper protection, the data and both personal and proprietary information can be hacked, stolen, or malware inserted. This problem has been exacerbated in the business world as more companies are relying on employees to use their personal devices that are often connected to company networks.
At one time, organizations could rely on the expertise of their IT professionals to keep data safe. With staff using their personal devices that access mobile apps, there is an increasing risk of data theft as well as illegal access to company networks. When you factor in the number of “lost or stolen devices” that happen, the problem can turn from bad to catastrophic.
It becomes a priority to establish well-planned compliance protocols for all mobile devices used for any business purpose. The requirements can also educate staff of the potential of personal information that can be stolen as well as malware and other dangerous software. Millions of devices fall prey to being hacked every year and when the devices are used for business purposes it expands this to the loss of billions of dollars.
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With the large number of various privacy and security laws in place for organisations to be aware of, as well as industry-specific regulations to follow, compliance is a common challenge. Businesses must understand how to maintain the required standards and protect their assets, their data and their employees.
Centralised administration and data protection capabilities should be in place to allow enterprises to regulate the corporate networks by tracking, securing, controlling and optimising mobile access to their systems.
Because mobility is inherently different to other enterprise technologies, it requires an individually considered approach to security policies, through mobile-specific frameworks and infrastructures.
At the most basic level, mobile security should include a high level password that contains alpha/numeric/special characters, finger print sensor or even facial recognition software. The addition of a protective firewall software is highly 