Most people aren't thinking about security and data privacy when buying a scone at Starbucks with their phones, playing Angry Birds while commuting, or using whatever clever app is the cornerstone of your digital business strategy. If they give security any thought, they figure the developers took care of all that for them. The app is from a reputable company, and they got it from the app store -- or even directly from their employer. What could go wrong? A lot.
The global mobile infrastructure is a complex, interconnected, and desirable target. Companies must tackle potential security problems when formulating a B2B or B2C mobile strategy. While security particulars vary widely, depending on the type of app being deployed, it's up to IT leaders to ensure that user convenience never trumps protection of valuable enterprise or consumer information.
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