Security

Let’s face it: when it comes to getting something done, most of us choose the path of least resistance, opting for the easiest route to an end goal rather than a more complicated,

In today’s “socially connected” world, social media giants like Twitter and Google have become top targets for hackers and mobile devices are adding fuel to the fire. Today, hacks over social media

With the growth of data and devices rising exponentially, we’ve found ourselves in a world in which the idea of containerization – allowing users to separate their work and personal data within one device

A new, faster Internet: Internet giants like Google and Apple are investing in making the Internet faster. A faster Web serves more content, adds and searches, which by end of the day means

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the mobile industry share unique insights and experiences. Fueled by the availability of low-cost/high-functioning smartphones, the data demand on mobile networks is driving …

Traditional passwords – even those containing numbers, letters, both uppercase and lowercase, and symbols – are just not good enough anymore. Hackers, like those who attacked

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently circulated a report to government agencies including fire departments, ambulance services and police, warning of the risks of Android mobile devices.

For CIOs and IT managers, bring-your-own-device often seems short for “bring your own dilemma.” On the one hand, enterprises don’t want employee-provided devices undermining security, including

International communication doesn’t have to be complex. In this white paper, you’ll discover the challenges organizations with international travelers face to strike an appropriate balance between ease of use for those focused on being productive when traveling internationally, and the …

With mobility a top priority for enterprises, software firm SAP has made the move into securing content management. The company launched its SAP Mobile Documents solution at this week’s Mobile World Congress event(MWC – check all pieces), noting the solution …

As carrier networking has evolved, operators have seen new security threats grow, such as via instant messaging. “Spammers are sending to IM asking people to go a site, for example,” said Ciaran Bradley, VP of handset security at AdaptiveMobile. At …

Virtualization was the “it” trend of 2010, much like bring-your-own-device (BYOD) is the dominant trend right now. Looking back at 2010, the inhibitors of virtual desktop infrastructure are remarkably similar to the concerns around BYOD.

BlackBerry (BBRY) just can’t catch a break. It’s long-awaited Z10 smartphone is finally hitting the market, just as Samsung, now the world’s leading maker of mobile devices, readies its own enterprise solutions. “Checks indicate Samsung is preparing an aggressive push …

Android malware encounters grew 2,577% during 2012, according to Cisco’s 2013 Annual Security Report. Malware, software designed to damage a system or to steal money or information, is tracked by Cisco when the networking giant detects or blocks an attack. …

The domain name system (DNS) was created 30 years ago to make the Internet simpler to use and more controllable. It has evolved to ensure greater network performance, working against malware attacks. Now, DNS is being used by telecom providers …

Mobile devices, whether employee or company-owned, are the new security wild west. They are open devices that mix business with pleasure.

As we gaze at the crystal ball – or rather the crystal cloud – for the mobile industry in 2013, we see some significant technologies and trends that have the potential to transform

If your organization has valuable data, assume someone is going to come after it in 2013 through mass market attacks that provide cover for targeted attacks.

There is an untapped big data gap. Only .5 % of data is currently analyzed by companies to help them make decisions. IDC’s latest Digital Universe Study sponsored by EMC showed that in 2012, 23% of the information in the digital universe …