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consumers are able to make informed decisions on what they download to mitigate security risks and put those app-users first. What does more open mobile ecosystems mean for the industry A more open app ecosystem would increase competition and allow consumers to have a bigger pool of apps to choose from. While competition benefits consumers, it also could open them up to some unknown risks and security vulnerabilities – especially as there aren’t currently universal security standards for app development. To execute a secure, open mobile app market properly, standards need to be put in place to ensure apps are developed with security in mind from the start to protect all consumers, and developers, from the devastating impacts of a data breach. Why the mobile app industry needs security standards According to Apple, it’s security standards in the iOS store are high which is why they limit developers in their store and is how they have earned consumers’ trust - and opening their ecosystem to other developers could threaten that. However, if they did open the store, Apple could adopt security measures for mobile apps to encourage competition and guarantee that any new and current apps have been developed per the guidelines to make them cyber-secure. To be the most effective, security standards should be based on industry-wide agreement and managed by a third party whose only interest is securing the applications for the consumer. Apple setting the standards and being the sole judge and jury leaves them in the same controlling seat that they are already in. Transparency from the developers and the app stores need to play a bigger role to protect consumers and give them the resources to make informed decisions on their downloads. Universal security standards for mobile apps could help create a safer environment for end-users and help provide cohesive guidelines for industry stakeholders to align with to mitigate security risks and put consumers first. There are already mobile app standards available through industry-led organizations such as the ioXt Alliance, which could help create uniformity when it comes to security across the mobile app ecosystems if implemented. With standards in place, consumers can be in control of their downloads and app developers could safely participate in the app store with minimal risks. The Epic Games vs. Apple trial has the potential to change the mobile apps industry if the verdict is swayed in Epic Games’ favor. This could set a standard to stop big tech companies from monopolizing ecosystems and stifling consumers’ right to choose, giving other developers a chance to benefit from an open market. Universal standards in place for mobile app development would help create a safer mobile apps industry and hold the app store and developers accountable to uphold security for all end-users – thus putting consumers first in this competitive market. Cyber Defense eMagazine – July 2021 Edition 126 Copyright © 2021, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
About the Author Brad Ree is the Chief Technology Officer at the ioXt Alliance, the leading organization for IoT standardized security and privacy requirements. In this role, he leads ioXt’s security products supporting the alliance. Brad holds more than 25 patents and is the former security advisor chair for Zigbee. He has developed communication systems for AT&T, General Electric, and Arris. Before joining the ioXt Alliance, Brad was vice president of IoT security at Verimatrix, where he led the development of blockchain solutions for ecosystem operators. He is highly versed in many IoT protocols and their associated security models. Brad can be reached at the ioXt Alliance company website : https://www.ioxtalliance.org/ Cyber Defense eMagazine – July 2021 Edition 127 Copyright © 2021, Cyber Defense Magazine. All rights reserved worldwide.
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