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In This Chapter
Chapter 10
Mobile Devices
▶ Seeking out the common weaknesses in laptops, phones, and tablets
▶ Executing security tests to uncover crucial mobile flaws
▶ Minimizing mobile security risks
M obile computing is the new frontier for business — and for hacking.
It seems that everyone has a mobile device of some sort for either
personal or business use; often both. If not properly secured, mobile devices
connected to the enterprise network represent thousands upon thousands of
unprotected islands of information floating about, out of your control.
Because of all the phones, tablets, and laptops running numerous operating
system platforms chock-full of apps, an infinite number of risks are associated
with mobile computing. Rather than delving into all the variables, this
chapter explores some of the biggest, most common mobile security flaws
that could impact you and your business.
Sizing Up Mobile Vulnerabilities
It pays to find and fix the low-hanging fruit on your network. That’s where
you get the most bang for your buck. The following mobile laptop, phone,
and tablet weaknesses should be front and center on your priority list:
✓ No encryption
✓ Poorly implemented encryption
✓ No power-on passwords
✓ Easily guessed (or cracked) power-on passwords