Moving Target

The data on your phone is probably safer than it might be elsewhere

- Carey van Vlaanderen

It’s tough to recall going through life without the variety of mobile devices that are now part of our routines. And it’s impossible to imagine a future without these devices. However, the prevailing public perception still has even the most capable phones as less secure devices than the average desktop computer, even with applications running in sandbox environments and with operating systems that are increasingly focused on security.

A quick analysis shows that mobile devices have by default an equivalent or better security posture than ordinary computers. If properly managed and protected, mobile devices are an effective platform for securing digital identities and online transactions. This is courtesy of a number of factors.

  Mobile devices are not an easy target