For many of us, the last few months have drastically increased our reliance on mobile capabilities. Through the increased use of corporate mobile apps, virtual private networks (VPNs), hot spots and more, mobile communications are more ubiquitous than ever.
Because of this enhanced, unprecedented and sudden dependence on mobile capabilities, mobile security should be at the forefront of everybody’s minds — not just the minds of security professionals.
Mobile Security 101: It’s Not About the Technology
“Mobile devices have rapidly replaced the personal computer at home and in the workplace,” notes Europol. “Our phones or tablets are in fact mini-computers, and should be protected as such. They face the same or even more threats than a PC or a laptop.”
Despite this obvious fact, we still make mistakes. According to the Verizon Mobile Security Index 2020 report, 43 percent of companies surveyed admit they sacrificed security for expediency, convenience or profitability targets, or due to a lack of budget or expertise.
There’s clearly still a disconnect between leaders and team members. Organizations need to better understand and communicate what needs to be done to accomplish business and security goals, from the top down. But as endpoints proliferate in your organization’s network, so do opportunities for a security breach.
Today’s Common Threats
Assessments from companies both within and outside of IT security — from Kaspersky to
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