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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.

Why Smartphones Should Become Your Remote Control for the World

Simon Ratner

July 24, 2019

Think about how many times a day you use a password, key, card, or fob — if your day is anything like mine, it's probably in the dozens.

Security and the Bottom Line: The ROI of Mobile Device Management

Simo Salmensuu

July 16, 2019

Mobile device management (MDM) is a proven, cost-effective solution to meet an organization’s needs for security and control. However, as organizations scale up, or need to manage risk or stay compliant, they also need to manage costs. A company’s smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other connected devices—and the apps and data plans associated with those devices—are expenses, which can quickly escalate.

Leveraging Mass Notification to Enhance School and Campus Safety

Pat Scheckel

April 24, 2019

School and campus safety is an ever evolving challenge. New threats emerge almost daily, and administrators and security personnel need a way to respond should students and staff face a dangerous situation. The foundation of any good safety plan is strong communication.