Mobile Device Security

As mobile devices such as phones, smart watches, tablets, and other related gear have become more pertinent in the modern cybersecurity landscape, for both personal and business use, it is equally important to protect these machines with the same level of care as traditional, non-mobile systems have been in the past. With these tools being an essential part of daily communication, work, data storage, and more, these devices have become increasingly more target by malicious actors. Mobile Device Security as a cybersecurity concept involves protecting mobile devices against threats such as malware, phishing / vishing attempts, SIM swapping, and other various forms of attacks that would negatively impact both an organization or individual who is affected. Strategies formed to protect against these threats include multi-factor authentication (MFA), mobile antivirus software, accessing sensitive or work material through a Virtual Private Network (VPN), only connecting to trusted and known WiFi, using biometric based authentication (something you are), automatic software updates, and more.