Mobile phones will leave behind personal computers as the most common web access device in the years to come. As the numbers multiply, security hazards too will increase. Design flaws, vulnerabilities, protocol failures in any mobile devices, mobile infra components and mobile applications will have a negative influence on the security.

1. Secure Your Cell Phone with Mobile Security Solutions
Mobile phones will leave behind personal computers as the most common web access device in the
years to come. As the numbers multiply, security hazards too will increase. Design flaws,
vulnerabilities, protocol failures in any mobile devices, mobile infra components and mobile
applications will have a negative influence on the security. With mobile operating systems gaining
prominence on tablets and cell phones, it is imperative to ensure that you install apps from trusted
locations, for instance iTunes Store, Windows Phone Store and Android Marketplace that are official
company websites. It is incredibly easy for tech-savvy cyber criminals today to set up fraudulent
websites offering apps at a discounted rate, only to infect your mobile phone with malware or spyware.
Therefore, it is essential to take a holistic approach towards mobile security and its allied components.
Industry Offering for Mobile Security
Eminent brands specializing in information risk management have introduced innovative mobile
security solutions that help to safeguard mobile applications, payment service products, App Stores,
mobile devices and USSD apps. Services they offer include:-
Mobile Application Security - Investigates and remedies vulnerabilities in the mobile
application by penetration testing, reverse engineering secure code review and security
testing.
Mobile Application Store Security - Evaluates internal Apps, external Apps, malicious patterns
verifications, secure code review, device OS and dependant Telco’s component’s security
assessment.
Mobile Payment and Banking Security - Used for evaluation of mobile payment and banking
applications, reverse engineering, secure code review, payment gateways and application
API/interfaces’ security assessment.
USSD/DSTK Application Security - Evaluates USSD Gateways, USSD/DSTK Applications, USSD
Application Server Frameworks, USSD log analysis, secure code review, USSD based payment
application’s PCI-DSS and payment forum’s compliance pre-audit.
Mobile Device Security - The solution provider conducts mobile device security configuration
review (anti-virus, secure access control, browser and applications security and security
manager’s customized security settings) and prepares customized device security regulations
along with user awareness programs. It also conducts security evaluation of the mobile
platform and OS (iOS, Android, Blackberry, Symbian, and J2ME)
Leading service providers with their design methodology for mobile applications and vast experience in
cryptography not only enables end users to secure data storage and safely execute protocols but also
reduces software re-engineering and compliance expenses.
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