Smartphones and other mobile devices play a central role in how people are entertained, communicate, network, work, bank, and shop. IT organizations are less able to standardize employee use of smart phones and the acceptance of BYOD (bring your own device) is growing.
Proficio recommends the following initiatives to address mobile device security:
- Proactive malware protection – organizations need to protect mobile devices against malware and viruses delivered via email, SMS, MMS, direct download, Bluetooth, or infrared transmission
- Loss and theft protection – IT administrators need cohesive, integrated mobile device management capabilities to mitigate the risks posed by lost or stolen devices
- Safeguards against communication interception – employ VPNs that encrypt communications between mobile devices and corporate networks
- Security policy enforcement – cohesive means for doing both mobile device management and security policy enforcement, including remote locking, wiping of lost devices, as well as control of such security mechanisms as antivirus, personal firewalls, and more
