Protecting your business with mobile device security

Organizations, no matter the size or industry, must overcome the same problem: How do you keep work data and devices out of the hands of bad actors?

Mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, accompany us wherever we go. They're portable, easily forgotten and easily stolen, which makes them a bigger target than traditional computers They’re also a nexus of corporate and personal data. According to the Metropolitan Police, as reported by The Standard, 80,000 mobile devices were stolen in 2024 in London alone, with a collective worth of approximately £50 million. This is an increase of 16,000 compared to 2023 figures and means roughly 60% of all thefts in the British capital were related to phones.

This technology is also targeted for SMS phishing (smishing) and voice phishing (vishing) attacks. According to Keepnet, in the past year, 30% of organizations have been affected by vishing incidents, while 76% were hit by smishing attacks.

Smartphones and tablets are now a vital part of how work gets done. It’s up to the IT department, therefore, to ensure all corporate data stored on an employee device is secure while also creating a great user experience in the process.

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