Are your company’s mobile devices prepared for cybersecurity threats?

Smartphones and tablets have become a mainstay in successful enterprises and around the world. In fact, over 5 billion people use a mobile device, and 91% of remote workers say they feel happier and more productive with enterprise mobility. However, with the increase in mobile device usage, the demands for mobile security also rise.

Unfortunately, the popularity, portability, and consumer-grade security of today’s mobile devices make them attractive targets for cybercriminals. Studies show that cybercriminals can penetrate 93% of company networks, and businesses suffered 50% more cyberattack attempts per week in 2021. Additionally, 83% of small and medium-sized businesses are not financially prepared to recover from a cyberattack. Despite this, nearly 9 out of 10 growing businesses haven’t purchased cyber liability insurance, which shows how unaware and unprepared business owners are to deal with security breaches. Without the knowledge and power to prevent cyberattacks, devices are more susceptible to theft, jailbreaks, getting lost, data leaks, and more. This can cost businesses $4.24 million on an annual basis. That’s why it’s time to implement mobility security strategies and deploy an Enterprise Mobility Management solution.

Evaluating a data security solution

To prevent cyberthreats while maximizing mobility, businesses are turning to adaptable security strategies and Enterprise Mobility Management solutions. For example, Heartland itself provides a more durable yet flexible layer of digital security fit for BYOD and enterprise devices alike through SOTI. When creating a security strategy, we recommend considering the following steps:

1. Protect crucial operations with Android Migration - Finding an operating system that provides your business with secure operations and consistent updates is challenging. Finding a solution that simplifies migration to that system also can be difficult to discover. More businesses are choosing Android because it provides enhanced control over the OS updates to provide businesses with more focused and secure operations and updates. SOTI and Heartland help simplify Android Migration with managed security solutions that combine compliance standards expertise with cutting-edge technologies to identify risks, prioritize remediation, and ensure you are secure and compliant.
   
2. Prepare for challenges with intelligent security training - Briefing your workers on the proper security measures to ensure mobile devices are safely operated and stored can help prevent cybersecurity challenges. Implementing cybersecurity training for all employees instills a greater knowledge of mobile devices in your enterprise and prepares your business to defend against cybersecurity attacks.
   
3. Efficiently manage multiple devices - Implementing SOTI MobiControl’s Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) software lets you efficiently manage mobile rugged devices, mobile computers, handhelds, smartphones, vehicle mount computers, wearables, and laptops. This boosts visibility across your supply chain so your workers know where products are located in real-time. SOTI MobiControl provides efficient EMM for any device, operating system, endpoint, and business need.

Enhanced mobility strategies and enterprise mobility management solutions help prepare your business for cybersecurity threats. Contact us at Heartland  for a free assessment of your current mobility solutions.