5 Tips For Mobile App Security From ICSA Labs

PRESS RELEASE

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – As the number of mobile devices continues to grow and companies develop unique apps to engage with employees and customers, security remains a major concern for IT departments.

While research from the "Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report" shows data breaches involving mobile devices are uncommon today, experts agree these security threats will become more prevalent in the near future.

According to Jack Walsh, mobility program manager, ICSA Labs: "With more mobile payment systems coming online, and as more devices connect to the cloud, we will begin to see an uptick in security threats to mobile devices. Add to this the bring- your-own-device and bring-your-own-app trends, and it's easy to understand that mobile devices will be the next frontier for hackers. By layering on additional security proactively, enterprises will be in much better position to protect their assets."

To help enterprises stay ahead of the curve, ICSA Labs offers these five tips: