Cybersecurity and Enterprise Mobility

Luckily, we are not sitting still either. In Enterprise Mobility, we are constantly developing new ways to optimally secure company data and processes. In this blog, we explain how we can make it as difficult as possible for cybercriminals and how you and your employees play a crucial role in this.

Robust mobile device management (MDM)

A good MDM system lets you configure, manage, and secure mobile devices. You can monitor mobile device usage. You can also enforce procedures and policies, such as encryption and password requirements. And if a device is lost or stolen, you can remotely wipe all data.

Updates and patches install directly

It may seem like a negligible detail, but nothing could be further from the truth. Every mobile device used in your organization must always be equipped with the latest updates to ensure optimal protection. This includes the operating system, such as iOS or Android, as well as all applications and business processes that run on it. Therefore, make sure that as soon as an update is reported, it is installed (after proper testing, of course).

Strong access control

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

With multi-factor authentication, you ensure that only authorized users have access to mobile devices and business processes. You can set this up in various ways. For example, you can choose to require people to first consult an app or wait for an SMS code before they can log in or use a device.

Single sign-on (SSO)

Single sign-on allows you to securely log in to multiple applications using just one set of credentials. The fact that you don’t have to remember multiple usernames and passwords makes this method popular. In addition, if an employee leaves or an account is compromised, the administrator can quickly disable a single account or block access to all applications.

Disadvantage of this method: if an account is hacked, the hacker can immediately access all websites and applications linked to that account. So make sure you have a strong password that is changed regularly. Or combine SSO with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for extra security.

Role-based access control

This is a practical way to restrict access to mobile devices and business processes. Depending on their role in the organization, users are only given access to the processes, programs and applications that they are allowed to use.

Encryption and secure data storage

Encryption is an excellent way to protect company data. It is encrypted during use and transmission. You only use secure data connections, storage and data space. With containers, business and personal data on mobile devices are strictly separated. For example, think of an employee in the warehouse who receives his work instructions via a secure app, without this data mixing with private apps such as WhatsApp.

The human is the weakest link

Human error is the biggest security risk. The best way to minimize this risk is to organize regular awareness training. Everyone in your organization must be aware of the dangers. What exactly is phishing? How can you recognize it? Show examples and explain how it works. Make it clear why it is important to change passwords regularly. How crucial it is that everyone handles business data and company-sensitive information safely.

Be prepared

No matter how careful you are, things can go wrong. Then you are very happy if you are well prepared and have a procedure in place to quickly resolve the malfunction. So test your safety procedures regularly, establish a division of roles and draw up an Incident Response Plan.

You can never get your business environment 100% secure. Secure Enterprise Mobility requires a balance between technology and awareness. With Mobile Device Management, multifactor authentication, encryption, some discipline and trained employees you can come a long way.