iSecurity logo

 The Security Universe at Your Fingertips
   FREE registration is now open for the March 8, 2012 virtual show!

Security Blog


More Evidence: Mobile Devices Threaten Enterprises from Within

August 25, 2010

Today, most office workers carry mobile phones into work. Much of the time, the devices are more advanced smartphones, such as Android-based phones, Blackberry devices, or Apple iPhones. The employees almost never consider the security implications of bringing connected devices behind a company’s firewall. Yet the trend has not escaped the notice of chief security officers and information-technology administrators. Smartphones are becoming prolific within enterprises, but the security teams do not really have a handle on how to secure the devices, said the CEO of Lookout, a mobile security firm. “They have spent a vast amount of resources in terms of dollars and time to defend their corporate networks and the traditional network security perimeter, but the mobile device â?¦ has trusted access to the very critical data at the soft and chewy center of the company,” he said. “It’s almost a Trojan horse into the enterprise itself.” In other words, insider attacks may come not from a malicious employee, but from an ignorant employee bringing a compromised device into the workplace. The conclusion is not a surprise: Over the past year, security researchers and attacker have increasingly focused on smartphones and other mobile platforms. The attention highlighted a bevy of potential attack scenarios, including information leakage and outright control of the personal devices.

Tweet your comments to Security Magazine at http://twitter.com/securitymag
You must register or login in order to post comments.

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

Stanley Customer Appreciations Event at ASIS 2011

Customers enjoyed the annual Stanley customer appreciation event during ASIS 2011 in Orlando.

Podcasts

The New Age of Video Surveillance
In this podcast, Bill Lawrence, director of Service Solutions and Platforms for ADT Security Services, explains the growing interest in video surveillance by both government agencies as well as businesses of every stripe. He discusses what any organization should consider before investing heavily in the technology. Lawrence is a 25-year veteran of both the information technology and physical security industries, with extensive experience in network video surveillance and physical security convergence.
More Podcasts

Top security risk in 2012

What do you predict will be the top security risk to your organization in 2012?
See Poll Results Poll Archive

THE SECURITY STORE

comptiahighriseproductphoto
CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide
CompTIA's Security+ certification is a globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam that has helped over 60,000 IT professionals reach further and higher in their careers. The current Security+ exam (SY0-201) focuses more on being able to deal with security issues rather than just identifying them.
More Products

Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications,Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

Vertical Sector Focus: Critical Infrastructures

criticalhomepagethumbFrom terrorism to vandalism, it’s preparedness, response, training and partnerships. Learn about some of the critical security issues facing this sector.

Visit the Critical Infrastructure page to read more.  

STAY CONNECTED

facebooklogo twitterlogo  linkedinlogo