Articles Tagged with ''mobile devices''

Risk management and mobile devices

Listen to Jim Coyle, U.S. Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Lookout, in this podcast episode

June 26, 2024

Jim Coyle, U.S. Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Lookout, discusses what organizations can do to manage mobile device risks.

LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority launches mobile security app

The app protects people from security threats on public networks

Maria Henriquez

January 3, 2022

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has teamed up with the city of Los Angeles to launch a free mobile security app to protect people in L.A. County from cybersecurity threats on public Wi-Fi systems.

Why mobile app developers need to prioritize user data privacy and security — and what they can do to ensure it

Sam Rehman

Boris Khazin

October 13, 2021

While offering incredible conveniences, mobile apps are also a vehicle for malicious hackers to obtain sensitive data and personal information. But before we dive into the work of hackers, it is important to understand user privacy.

Address bar spoofing vulnerabilities disclosed by security researchers

October 21, 2020

Rapid 7 has disclosed a set of address bar spoofing vulnerabilities that affect a number of mobile browsers, ranging from the more common browsers, like Apple Safari and Opera Touch, to the less common, like Bolt Browser and RITS Browser. The announcement is a coordinated vulnerability disclosure publication with security researcher, Rafay Baloch.

Passengers can now text cleaning and safety questions directly to United Airlines

August 3, 2020

United Airlines launched a new chat function – the United Automated Assistant – to give customers a contactless option to receive immediate access to information about cleaning and safety procedures put in place due to COVID-19.

What to Consider When Developing a Cybersecurity Strategy

Wayne Dorris

July 30, 2019

In a world where devices of all types are connected to networks, the need to maintain strong cybersecurity is greater than ever. For organizations, particularly those that retain financial and other sensitive company and customer data, cybersecurity is critical, as the results of a network breach could be catastrophic.

Top Benefits of Using Technology to Better Manage Security Workforces

Mark Folmer

July 30, 2019

Security organizations may be late adopters of technology to manage their workforces, but once implemented, the early benefits of technological solutions become quite clear to them. They’re waking up to understand that simply placing a security officer at a post is no longer a viable option.

Why Smartphones Should Become Your Remote Control for the World

Simon Ratner

July 24, 2019

Think about how many times a day you use a password, key, card, or fob — if your day is anything like mine, it's probably in the dozens.

Leveraging Mass Notification to Enhance School and Campus Safety

Pat Scheckel

April 24, 2019

School and campus safety is an ever evolving challenge. New threats emerge almost daily, and administrators and security personnel need a way to respond should students and staff face a dangerous situation. The foundation of any good safety plan is strong communication.

Verizon Mobile Security Index: Companies are Unprepared for Cyberattacks

February 21, 2018

A new report from Verizon found that organizations across numerous industries compromised mobile data security because of speed to market priorities and a lack of threat awareness according to survey respondents.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.