SECTION I INTRODUCTION With increasing computing power and pervasive network connectivity, we have seen significant proliferation in mobile handset usage and experienced mobile handset becoming more open and general-purpose computing environments [1]. More and more applications and services have been applied on mobile devices. Mobile handsets have become the platform carried lots of significant data. Eventually, these developments brought new security challenges, which cannot be satisfied with the conventional security mechanisms. Theft of phones has been a significant issue. Stolen mobile handsets have the risk of exposure of private information if they lack strong protection for access to stored information [2]. In addition, users …show more content…
So the users' data are stored in mobile terminal with plaintext format. Once the handset is lost, the content of private data will be very easily accessed by others. In this section, we analyze the data protection strategies supported by existing main mobile Operating Systems. A. Data Security in IOS Equipment A significant character of Apple Inc. mobile terminal equipments (e.g. iphone, ipad) is that storage card is not supported. The storage part is closed in these equipments. Apple IOS devices design a series of ways for data security [5]: Provides hardware encrypting and decrypting modules with 256 bits AES algorithm. Encryption is mandatory set and cannot be cancelled by users; Supports remote information clearing. Once a device is lost or stolen, equipment owner can trigger data clearing instruction remotely, which will delete all of data and reset the equipment; Supports local information clearing. If user set this option opened, after 10 times of inputing wrong passwords, the equipment will delete all data. This mechanism can prevent enumeration attacking. IOS devices greatly improve user's data security through the above mechanisms. But these mechanisms also face some threats which mainly come from that the security mechanism cannot be correctly
We consider the situation where an attacker is already in possession of the smartphone. This scenario is common because the user might forget her smartphone somewhere, i.e., in her office, canteen, etc., or an attacker manages to steal the smartphone (e.g., through pickpocketing, etc). More specifically, we target three scenarios: (i) an attacker accidentally finds the smartphone, (ii) the attacker is victim's friend or colleague (who knows about the implemented mechanism), and (iii) an attacker who tries to mimic the user behaviors (e.g., using recorded video, etc) to unlock the victim's smartphone.
The CSO or CIO should establish policies as to what data is allowed to be stored on mobile devices, what level of protection is required, and what access to internal systems various mobile devices can have. Regularly, these policies are part of the overall data management and access management policies. The network administrator and IT manager usually decide on which tools to use to ensure that password, virtual private network, access control, and malware protection requirements are followed. They may also decide on which types of mobile devices are authorized for use with company data and services. Managers and users are responsible for following these policies. It is tempting for employees to use personal devices with forbidden data and
For the aspect of continuity, the iOS had designed to protect data. In situation, when the third-party application need to access information other than itself. Furthermore, it using an application programming interface (API) and services provide by iOS. In aspect of continuity, it also can reduce many distruption that occurred. The system files and resources are well protected from user applications. This document also provides some details about security technology and features that are implemented within the iOS platform. It will also help organizations combine iOS platform security technology and features with their own policies and procedures to meet their specific security
With the rapid increase in the number of attempted breaches and resulting damages, there is an increased need for user authentication, especially with numerous unknown mobile devices with which consumers are using to access to IT resources.
However mobile devices also represent a significant risk to information security and data security as, if the appropriate security applications and procedures are not applied, they can be a conduit for unauthorized access to the Eastern Widgets’ data and IT infrastructure. This can subsequently lead to data leakage and system infection. Eastern Widgets has a requirement to protect its information assets in order to safeguard its customers, intellectual property and reputation. This policy outlines a set of practices and requirements for the safe use of mobile devices.
The authors have organized the article very logically by giving a series of problems that link together can make the smartphone insecure by giving the examples of outside sources: operating system security issues of L. Xing et al., “Unauthorized Cross-App Resource Access on MAC OSX and iOS,”, memory corruption attacks of E. Schwartz et al., “Q: Exploit Hardening Made Easy,”, etc. These logical series can build stronger relationships to the ethos and pathos to make their writing more effective.
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Nowadays, technology is speeding our way of communication and the way in which we handle our personal lives. Zdziarski (2008) described, “How the iPhone has quickly become a market leader in technology and has been a big success around the world” (preface.iX). The iPhone has become a very useful tool in many aspects of people lives. However, people should be aware that this device can store a great amount of data in its memory and that if you ever lost or had it stolen all off your personal and professional information can be available to whoever has it in their hand.
This article takes account of the security concerns in the early 2000s and states that it’s a reality. Provides a “long-range outlook” to mobile technology makers in designing future mobile devices. Concepts can be used in future security frameworks.
The mobile technology has changed the world around us tremendously and it continues to evolve at a very fast speed. Today, we can buy almost anything from our cell phone device, from clothes to groceries; perform transactions between bank accounts, or even check –in for our flight.
Complete memory contents of some mobile phones can be accessed by previously trusted paired device.
Thesis; Along with the efficiency mobile devices render, come along its risks, in which raises substantial security and privacy concerns. It’s important to be aware of the possible threats a mobile can have, along with knowing what and how to secure information, as well as trying to prevent threats from happening.
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the article Cyber Threats to Mobile Phones, phones are now sharing hardware and software similar to a PC and becoming each time more like a PC. Therefore, the risks of being hacked are increasing, allowing hackers to attack mobile devices the same way as if they were doing it with a regular PC. Personal and professional information are more often stored on mobile devices therefore it is imperative to have our data secure. Security solutions for mobile devices are not as broad or high-tech as those for PCs. The majority of mobile security relies on the proper use and smart choices that the user makes on a daily basis to be protected against cyber attacks. Even the most careful person can be attacked but the possibilities of that happening are less when you are proactive.
It is estimated there will ten billion cell phones being used in about ten years’ time (Bring your own device security, p.1). Mobile devices are becoming integral to social fabric of society and are undoubtedly having an impact on educational institutions. In 2013, EYGM information technology and security firm released a study which examined the risks of bringing mobile devices into a protected system such as schools or businesses. Allowing employees to hook up to the internet at work through their phone is an attractive initiative, but it does have its hazards and drawbacks.
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