Are you overlooking mobile device security?

There are vast amounts of confidential data and PII on, or accessed by, mobiles, and cyber criminals are making the most of the fact that people aren’t protecting this valuable information as well as they do on laptops. Between 2016 and 2020 mobile-based cyberattacks increased by a staggering 1,400%, according to Trend.

There are two main reasons why mobile security crime is growing so rapidly:

1. People are using mobiles to access business information more than ever before.
2. Mobile devices aren’t kept as secure as they should be.

For many businesses, accessing work databases and emails on a mobile or tablet is part of daily life – it’s a quick, easy and flexible way to work. However, this means mobile threats pose an even greater risk to businesses, with the potential of not only data theft but also regulatory fines.

The security of mobile phones and tablets can be at risk from a variety of threats. These are the main mobile-borne threats that are affecting businesses now:

• Phishing attacks: Similar to those received on your work PC but a lot harder to spot. Phishing emails, SMS and WhatsApp messages can fool employees into entering credentials or allow them access to private data.
• Man-in-the-Middle attacks: A compromised WiFi network can allow cybercriminals to intercept keystrokes or spy on the mobile’s screen.
• Malware: An infected app can place malware onto a mobile. These have the power to corrupt data or steal credentials, and they can even spread to other devices connected to a business platform.
• Device vulnerabilities: Devices that are rooted or not receiving security updates are ultimately exposing your business to exploits.

In fact, 1 in 3 organisations admitted to Verizon in a 2019 survey that they had suffered a compromise due to a mobile device.

Protect business data with Renaissance + Trustd MTD

Trustd is a mobile threat defence (MTD) solution that gives you immediate visibility and analysis of mobile threats on employee devices, while ensuring absolute user privacy.

The Trustd app protects employee devices from application, network and device-based threats including malware, phishing, rogue WiFi, unauthorised screen, camera and microphone access, permissions abuse and device exploits.

What mobile threats should you be protecting against?

Network threats (Android & iOS)    Phishing attacks Compromised WiFi Malicious websites

Device threats (Android & iOS)   Unpatched devices Rooting/jailbreaking Missing passcode lock

App threats (Android)   Malware apps Screen recording Camera / Mic access App permission abuse

Mobile working is now the norm, so it is vital that organisations have access to the data they need on their mobile devices when they need it.

Traced is redefining the mobile cybersecurity landscape by providing an affordable, comprehensible solution to cybersecurity.

Organisations, particularly small and medium enterprises, have limited security budgets or expertise, resulting in an increased risk of exposure to cyberattacks and data breaches. Trustd MTD is a ground-breaking solution that offers organisations visibility and analysis while ensuring complete privacy and security.

For a free trial of Trustd MTD for up to 5 mobile devices, Contact Renaissance today.