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LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority launches mobile security app

The app protects people from security threats on public networks

January 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has teamed up with the city of Los Angeles to launch a free mobile security app to protect people in L.A. County from cybersecurity threats on public Wi-Fi systems.

Why mobile app developers need to prioritize user data privacy and security — and what they can do to ensure it

Sam Rehman

Boris Khazin

October 13, 2021

While offering incredible conveniences, mobile apps are also a vehicle for malicious hackers to obtain sensitive data and personal information. But before we dive into the work of hackers, it is important to understand user privacy.

Novotel in Madagascar implement mobile access control amid COVID-19

Novotel convention center, hotel and spa in Madagascar deploys contactless check-in and digital keys

April 7, 2021

Novotel Convention & Spa Antananarivo Hotel has implemented smart locks with digital key and mobile access, along with contactless check-in for convenience and safety.

Address bar spoofing vulnerabilities disclosed by security researchers

October 21, 2020

Rapid 7 has disclosed a set of address bar spoofing vulnerabilities that affect a number of mobile browsers, ranging from the more common browsers, like Apple Safari and Opera Touch, to the less common, like Bolt Browser and RITS Browser. The announcement is a coordinated vulnerability disclosure publication with security researcher, Rafay Baloch.

Passengers can now text cleaning and safety questions directly to United Airlines

August 3, 2020

United Airlines launched a new chat function – the United Automated Assistant – to give customers a contactless option to receive immediate access to information about cleaning and safety procedures put in place due to COVID-19.

Expanding Trust in Mobile Devices

Kathleen McGill

April 21, 2020

For many people, their mobile device, serves as their primary computer in day-to-day life. Modern mobile devices offer a rich, flexible set of features and allow users to add new features just by downloading applications.

Protect Your Enterprise by Setting Standards for Mobile Security

Policy enforcement, deployment, updates and most importantly, standards, are all vital components of a mobile device security strategy.

Matthew Montgomery

September 11, 2019

Compromises of mobile devices can be just as damaging. They have the potential to undermine an organization's customer data, intellectual property and more. How can enterprises take on persistent mobile security threats?

What to Consider When Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy

Wayne Dorris

July 30, 2019

In a world where devices of all types are connected to networks, the need to maintain strong cybersecurity is greater than ever. For organizations, particularly those that retain financial and other sensitive company and customer data, cybersecurity is critical, as the results of a network breach could be catastrophic.

Top Benefits of Using Technology to Better Manage Security Workforces

Mark Folmer

July 30, 2019

Security organizations may be late adopters of technology to manage their workforces, but once implemented, the early benefits of technological solutions become quite clear to them. They’re waking up to understand that simply placing a security officer at a post is no longer a viable option.

NIST Seeks Comments on Draft Mobile Security Guidance

July 25, 2019

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence is seeking industry comments on its newly released draft guidance for corporate-owned personally enabled (COPE) mobile devices.