Mobile Security Risks

Today’s business is non-stop. Employees need access to corporate systems and data wherever they are, around the clock. Only mobile devices provide the flexibility to allow employees that kind of constant connectivity. However, mobile devices introduce new kinds of security risks. Businesses need to consider using mobile device management (MDM) and enterprise mobility management (EMM) software to protect against these mobile device threats:

1. Operating system attacks
Much like computers, mobile devices run a range of operating systems and versions, each with its vulnerabilities to attacks. Vendors provide patches, but when employees use their own devices, it’s up to every employee to download and install the upgrade. Protect against these threats by using your MDM software to prohibit connections from devices that aren’t using the latest, safest operating systems.

2. Application attacks
If an application isn’t securely coded, it can have vulnerabilities such as storing passwords and other confidential data in cleartext. Other applications request greater permission to users’ data than needed to perform their function. Apps that aren’t downloaded from authorized app stores may contain malware. Only allow users to connect with authorized applications download from verified sites; you can build your own app store for downloading work-related applications.

3. Wi-Fi attacks
Wi-Fi connections at public sites such as coffee shops and airports are commonly unsecured, meaning anyone can connect. Using these networks makes mobile devices susceptible to eavesdropping and attacks that install malware. Require users to connect to business applications over a virtual private network to ensure the privacy of these connections.

4. Malware attacks
Mobile devices aren’t immune to malware. Adware is a big threat, as well as spyware and keyloggers; some malware spreads through SMS applications. While Android is a popular target, iOS is not immune. Require your employees to have antivirus software installed and active on their devices.

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