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Page 1: MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY. WHAT IS MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY? Mobile Devices  Smartphones  Laptops  Tablets  USB Memory  Portable Media Player  Handheld

MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY

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WHAT IS MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY?

Mobile Devices Smartphones Laptops Tablets USB Memory Portable Media Player Handheld Game Consoles

(PS3 or PS Vita) Personal Digital Assistant

(PDA)

Mobile Device Protections Passwords/lock codes Encryption Security Software Software updates

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STATISTICS AND FACTS ON MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY

The Government Accountability Office says that the number of variants of malicious software aimed at mobile devices has risen by 185% in less than a year

The Government Accountability Office says that Mobile devices face a wide variety of threats that take advantage of numerous vulnerabilities commonly found in such devices.

This shows the amount of risk that is involved with mobile device use and privacy and how fast it is developing.

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PREVALENT ISSUES OF MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY

Disabled Passwords

Unencrypted Wireless Transmissions

Not using a password and using unencrypted wireless transmissions makes it that much easier for an outsider to intercept sensitive data

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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Not using security software

Malware, a significant risk

Not using security software makes malware a risk

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RISKS OF NOT BEING UP TO DATE

Out of date operating system

Out of date software

Easier access for attackers

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SUGGESTION FOR PROTECTION

Enable password functions

Install anti malware software

Be sure to keep up with security updates and download them

Use Encryption

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ISSUES WITH IN BUSINESS

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Graph from Webroot: Survey:Mobile Threats are Real and Costly p.5

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Graph from Webroot: Survey:Mobile Threats are Real and Costly p.6

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MYTHS ABOUT THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES

Mobile devices do not store corporate data.

Strong passwords, PINs, or authentication schemes are enough to prevent unauthorized access.

Public Wi-Fi is still safe when using devices outside of the company.

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STEPS THAT CAN REDUCE COSTS

Training Policies Security

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MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION

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WI-FI A common and perhaps the most major issue among

mobile device security is students use of Wi-Fi on campus. Whether using the schools internet connection or the Wi-fi of a surrounding starbucks, etc. It is almost impossible to be sure that the connection is 100% secure. By trusting any connection, we are making ourselves as students vulnerable to those around us gaining access to anything we do on our mobile devices.

This could include any thing from mobile banking, to online payments for bills, school, etc, or just the login information for personal accounts for things such as school

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SOCIAL MEDIAOur social media presence is another major issue

for mobile device security.Although we view it as something fun and

harmless, the personal information we post, such as our school, the people we hangout with, and the things we like could be the very thing to make us targets for hackers

Hackers use this info to create personal attacks that make their messages seem more trustworthy

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INSTITUTIONS FAILURE TO VERIFY USERS

Many institutions fail to verify that all users using their connections and platforms are safe and will provide a secure area for all of their other users.

Failure to do so by the schools presents what seems to be a trustworthy connection to students, in all actuality, a place for hackers to easily have access to thousands of students personal info.

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SOLUTIONS

Never use a Wi-Fi connection unless you are 100% sure it is secure or it is your own personal home connection

Never over share information about your life on social media, always verify the validity of users when confirming friend requests, and never open a link unless the sender is 100% trustworthy.

When using a schools connection always enable all locks and security options on your mobile device and never access info that could be potentially harmful if it got out.

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CONCLUSION

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EXISTING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM

choose a password that will not easily be detected

install some anti malware software to avoid viruses, trojans, and spyware

install a firewall and security updates, and using encryption for stored data

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DIFFERENT AREAS OF BUSINESS WHERE MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY MAY AFFECT THE BUSINESS

malware threats lost or stolen devices reduced productivity increased help desk time to repair damage additional resources needed to manage

mobile security disrupted business activity the loss of company or consumer data

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FOLLOWING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS

have device management security in place

companies should implement mobile security that includes three key solutions: policies, device-level security and training

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ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Wi-Fi Social media Ensuring that all users on a specific

network are complying the rules and regulations of that network

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SOLUTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Stay off of Wi-Fi; if you are not using a network, then keep your Wi-Fi cut off and therefore the students around you cannot hack into your device

Keep anything private about yourself off of social media

Have your own Wi-Fi network on your device that is only accessed by using a password

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PROTECT YOURSELF!!!