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Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices
Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices

Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices: Mobile phones and tablets enhance our lives, but they also make you and your family vulnerable to cyber-attacks or theft. This clever guide will help you secure your devices and know what to do if the worst happens.

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Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices

Chapter 2. Users and Mobile Device Management

The world of computing is changing, again. This history of computing is more than just personal computers. It was not too many years ago that punch cards were being used and there were jobs just for people to enter data. Today, we are living in a truly mobile world, complete with a variety of devices that we use for talking, playing games, sending messages, and even work. The important term for this chapter is Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to work. This chapter will focus on the impact of BYOD on the workplace. BYOD brings several impacts to you, as follows:

  • Many companies are installing what is known as Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. This solution is a part of a holistic corporate security policy.

  • MDM solutions provide two basic types of corporate security policy management for mobile devices:

    • How to securely access your corporate e-mail: This normally includes specialized network devices and a controlled corporate network

    • A description...

Protecting the corporations


Before we go too far, we need to define a few elements for you:

  • Corporate security policies

  • Corporate security procedures

  • Frontend network protection

Corporate security policies

Corporate security policies provide a best practice outline that can be implemented by a company to all their employees. These corporate policies help companies minimize risks and provide a framework on how to respond to security issues or incidents. Corporate security polices can include:

  • Rules on how employees connect to the corporate network

  • High-level network configuration information

  • Security definitions and descriptions on how security issues are managed

Corporate security procedures

Corporate security procedures provide details on how a security policy is implemented. One example is if a mobile device is lost then the company will execute a remote wipe on the device. A remote wipe can remove all the data on the device.

Frontend network protection

Frontend network devices are corporate network...

Mobile and business


Using a mobile device is not new for business access and/or work. BlackBerry (www.rim.com) devices have been around and have provided e-mail (and application) access for years. The history with most companies is that a BlackBerry device would be provided to the employee, and then the employee would have access to the corporate e-mail and/or application systems. This history also shows that more than one BlackBerry would be presented to a select part of a corporate population. Today's companies have to deal with the fact that mobile devices are being used by more than just salespeople, doctors, and corporate executives.

Now, let's introduce you to your company IT administrator, his name is Roger. Our story is now about you and your new IT friend, Roger. In the following section, we will share this story with you that is very common in many of today's companies.

Buying your device


Off to the mobile store you go; you are buying a mobile device today. You saw the advertisement on the TV and now you must have the new mobile phone/tablet. Now that you have the new device, you are ready to start reading your corporate e-mail and/or accessing the expense system. Being a five year employee at ACME Anvil Corporation, you know the head of the corporate e-mail system. You bring your new super tablet to your computer friend and tell him, "put our e-mail on my tablet, please!" As noted, Roger has been your working friend for many years and he is happy to help you. Roger tells you the following rules:

  • You need to use a special Internet address: www.mobile.example.com/mailsystem

  • Once you connect to your company server, you may need to use your normal username and password (or a special one that was provided by Roger) that you use to connect your PC to the network when you come to work.

  • Roger may also say, "Use your one time use Personal Identification Number (PIN...

Mobile Device Management


Bringing your own device to work is not totally new. Many employees have been using their own devices, which they themselves purchased, for years. Many companies run software to check a user's computer before the user is permitted to connect to a corporate network. The growth of the home office changed the rules of corporate computing. IBM's policies provide a good example of how home offices can be integrated into the modern workplace; many of the authors of this book have not had a dedicated office space for years. Some companies will allow users to connect with an employee-owned computer from their home, while others will allow only a corporate computer to connect to a corporate network.

One very important point to understand is that the use of BYOD can be different from company to company and also can be impacted via various government rules.

Does your company trust your device?

There is an initial issue with bringing your own device to work (in this case, the corporate...

Acceptable use policy (AUP)


Back to our story, Roger got you connected to the corporate network via your smart device. You now have an e-mail access to the corporate mobile expense system; all is good in your world. Later that day, you receive a message titled Corporate Mobile Acceptable Use Policy.

The corporate mobile acceptable use policy is starting to be used by many companies. This policy describes how you can use the device and/or access to the corporate networks. The standard acceptable use policy (AUP) normally includes what you can and can't do on the corporate network. Many people find this to be a basic conflict of rights due to the fact that the device was purchased by the end user. This book does not review these rights and please do not send messages to the authors regarding this issue; this is between you and your company.

Most acceptable policies follow a basic format which includes:

  • Purpose: This is the definition of the AUP and why it is needed.

  • Applicability: Who does this...

Summary


In this chapter, we learned about the impacts of the mobile device on the end user. This is a very big topic for managers and administrators. The important point for end users is that you can be forced to follow specific rules on your device; yes, even the device that you really own. Bring Your Own Device does not really mean that you can use it for anything on a corporate network. Some of the items we discussed in this chapter included:

  • What is MDM and how does it impact you

  • Why do companies use MDM solutions

  • What rules can be applied (such as passwords) and how you can be locked out

  • We discussed what jailbreak means

  • Also we reviewed a few MDM solutions that may be used at your company

  • Acceptable use policies were reviewed and why you may need to sign one if you want to use your device on your company's network

  • Power users were defined and some of the risks were identified; not all power users are the same

  • Finally, we learned about some power user tools (or administrators) that may be used...

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  • Learn how mobile devices are monitored and the impact of cloud computing
  • Understand the attacks hackers use and how to prevent them
  • Keep yourself and your loved ones safe online

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The threat of hacking may be the most damaging on the internet. Mobile technology is changing the way we live, work, and play, but it can leave your personal information dangerously exposed. Your online safety is at risk and the threat of information being stolen from your device is at an all- time high. Your identity is yours, yet it can be compromised if you don't manage your phone or mobile device correctly. Gain the power to manage all your mobile devices safely. With the help of this guide you can ensure that your data and that of your family is safe. The threat to your mobile security is growing on a daily basis and this guide may just be the help you need. Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices will teach you how to recognize, protect against, and recover from hacking attempts and outline the clear and present threats to your online identity posed by the use of a mobile device. In this guide you will discover just how vulnerable unsecured devices can be, and explore effective methods of mobile device management and identity protection to ensure your data's security. There will be special sections detailing extra precautions to ensure the safety of family members and how to secure your device for use at work.

Who is this book for?

Mobile security is one of the most talked about areas in I.T. today with data being stolen from smartphones and tablets around the world. Make sure you, and your family, are protected when they go online.

What you will learn

  • Discover how mobile devices are monitored
  • Identify threats to you, and your family s privacy
  • Ensure the safety of your device and identity
  • Recover from being hacked
  • Deal with a compromised or lost device
  • Learn in detail about device support and insurance in detail

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Table of Contents

8 Chapters
Living in a Mobile World Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Users and Mobile Device Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Privacy – Small Word, Big Consequences Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Mobile and Social – the Threats You Should Know About Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Protecting Your Mobile Devices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Support and Warranty Insurance Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Baby Boomers, Teens, and Tweens Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting Your Life Back After You've Been Hacked Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Rafael Maita Nov 29, 2013
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/*-ENGLISH-*/This is a book related to mobile technology. In a globalized world of today, which are used in the 1.4 billion smartphones in the world and the data they contain are sensitive, you should pay close attention to the issue of security and risk involved in using them.It is noteworthy that all the authors work or are related to the IBM company. It's a quick read book contains about 220 pages. It contains 8 chapters and five appendices:Chapter 1: Living in a Mobile WorldChapter 2: Users and Mobile Device ManagementChapter 3: Privacy – Small Word, Big ConsequencesChapter 4: Mobile and Social – the Threats You ShouldChapter 5: Protecting Your Mobile DevicesChapter 6: Support and Warranty InsuranceChapter 7: Baby Boomers, Teens, and TweensChapter 8: Getting Your Life Back After You've Been Hacked.If we examine the points played on each chapter we see that it is not a book made for personal Security IT a company solely, on the contrary, it is a reading that I would recommend to any person who holds a Smartphone and even for person who has never had one and are thinking about buying one (as it shows that there are risks to take and work with a Smartphone).No talk of a platform specific but important points touching the 2 prevailing in the world of Smartphone platforms: iOS and Android. None of these platforms is free of vulnerabilities and attacks, but the book illustrates what the suffering lesser extent. It also shows the risks of taking possession of the equipment, ie, remove the constraints set by the manufacturer to the OS (Jailbreak or Rooting). In addition to showing clear and illustrated the most common attacks suffered by Smartphone also as we read the chapters come out recommendations and tools that should be used to ensure our device examples.Finally Appendices important touch points for IT managers, talk about IBM solutions for managing mobile devices and items related to the business issue./*-ESPAÑOL-*/Este es un libro relacionado con la tecnología móvil. En un mundo globalizado como el de hoy en día, en el que se usan 1.4 billion smartphones en el mundo y los datos que contienen son sensibles, hay que prestar mucha atención al tema de la seguridad y riesgo que conlleva usarlos.Llama la atención que todos los autores trabajan o están relacionados con la compañía IBM. Es un libro de lectura rápida consta de unas 220 páginas. Contiene 8 Capítulos y 5 apéndices:Chapter 1: Living in a Mobile WorldChapter 2: Users and Mobile Device ManagementChapter 3: Privacy – Small Word, Big ConsequencesChapter 4: Mobile and Social – the Threats You ShouldChapter 5: Protecting Your Mobile DevicesChapter 6: Support and Warranty InsuranceChapter 7: Baby Boomers, Teens, and TweensChapter 8: Getting Your Life Back After You've Been HackedSi examinamos los puntos que se tocan en cada capítulo podemos apreciar que no es un libro hecho únicamente para el personal de seguridad IT de una compañía; por el contrario es una lectura que yo le recomendaría a toda persona que posea un Smartphone e incluso para la persona que nunca ha tenido alguno y está pensando en adquirir uno (ya que nos muestra los riesgos que existen al tener y trabajar con un Smartphone).No habla de una plataforma en especifica sino que toca puntos importantes de las 2 plataformas reinantes en el mundo de los Smartphone: iOS y Android. Ninguna de estas plataformas esta exenta de vulnerabilidades y ataques, pero el libro nos ilustra cual es la que sufre en menor medida. También nos muestra los riesgos que conlleva tomar posesión del equipo, es decir, eliminar las restricciones que pone el fabricante al OS (Jailbreak o Rooting). Además de mostrarnos ejemplos claros e ilustrados de los ataques más comunes que sufren los Smartphone también a medida que vamos leyendo los capítulos van saliendo recomendaciones y herramientas que deberíamos de usar para asegurar nuestro dispositivo.Para terminar los apéndices tocan puntos importantes para los administradores de IT, hablan sobre soluciones de IBM para administrar los dispositivos móviles y puntos relacionados con el tema empresarial.
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This book is an absolute must for anyone who is looking into the future uses of our common day to day devices. I have asked myself many times if I wanted to root my tablet or jailbreaked my phone and this book has opened my eyes to the darker reality that lurks around every corner. Visiting Starbucks while using their wifi? If your device is rooted or jailbreaked and you lack common knowledge you have opened up the possibility that I can then interact with your device on a whole new level, and I can steal your data.I couldn't put this book down I had to keep reading because as things got clearer the more scarier they also got, it was like reading a mystery book except without the mystery because the author clearly identifies everything you need to know, even covers topics with your mobile carrier or corporate network and how altering your device can open up your company to attack! I really appreciated how everything was laid out and it seemed to flow really well into the next chapter.Get this book and it won't be disappointing, you will learn so much about your device security and at the same time it will blow your mind![...]
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Great information, good mobile security update.
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The author’s coverage of the book was comprehensive for both the technical and non-technical individual. In addition, the information would serve useful in a personal capacity as well as in the business environment. It was written in a manner suitable for a novice interested in the mobile security field, to the seasoned mobile security practitioner trying to obtain additional information.This book is a contribution to the information security community and will likely aid in producing knowledgeable information security practitioners in the future. I personally enjoyed topics pertaining to the threats mobile devices faced by attackers.You can read my full review on my blog -[...]
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DS Sep 17, 2015
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This book was required for a class. It is relatively basic on most material so far. A very easy read. Great for someone looking to get a semi introduction to mobile security information.
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