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Mobile Apps in the Enterprise, Part 4

Mobility & Security Presented by Sean Gallagher sean@seanmgallagher.com. Mobile Apps in the Enterprise, Part 4. The Risks of Mobile Apps For Business. Mobile devices grow legs Mobile devices operate in a variety of network environments Rogue apps Users resistant to good security.

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Mobile Apps in the Enterprise, Part 4

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  1. Mobility & Security Presented by Sean Gallagher sean@seanmgallagher.com Mobile Apps in the Enterprise, Part 4

  2. The Risks of Mobile Apps For Business • Mobile devices grow legs • Mobile devices operate in a variety of network environments • Rogue apps • Users resistant to good security

  3. Risk Varies by App Type • Business-to-employee • Direct enterprise data connection • Greater control over devices possible • Data loss risk can be reduced through… • Policy enforcement • Secure data connection • Control of apps installed • App architecture that minimizes data exposure • Two-factor authentication

  4. Business-to-Consumer App Risks • No control of device • Web-like security model • Problem is protecting customer privacy, not enterprise data • Risk can be reduced by: • Minimizing data on device, limiting it to user configuration and passkey • Enforcing secure connections • User education/ avoiding bad apps

  5. Platform Risks • Management and security tools for iOS, Android devices still in infancy • Apple iOS apps tend to not store data locally because of Apple Store guidelines, but enterprise apps and “jailbroken” devices can be a risk • No effective way to “blacklist” apps on devices, especially if you don't own them • Android openness opens it up to malware • “Hotspot” capabilities create potential network attack vectors

  6. Which Platforms Are Enterprise Ready, Security-Wise?

  7. B2E: Device Management • Need to set policies that treat mobile device like laptops • Configuration management • Network access controls • VPN from outside corporate net • Strong authentication/password policies • Control over apps installed on device

  8. Mobile Device SecurityManagement Options • McAfee Mobile Security for Enterprise • Integrates mobile devices into ePolicy management • Requires password protection • Ensures apps are properly configured • File scans and malware detection • Access control token apps • Two-factor authentication to connect to corporate data

  9. Dealing With User-Owned Devices • Rapid turnover of devices makes keeping them certified and secure difficult • Need to take the same approach as with remote Web access: • Secure the connection • Isolate data • Restrict access by role

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