Corporations love iOS more than BlackBerry OS; Android seen as a security risk
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Germany is the country that allows the most number of mobile users on corporate networks (97%) with 81% of companies allowing both personal and corporate provided devices to sign in. In the U.S., 91% of the firms surveyed allow mobile users on the corporate pipeline while 72% let employees use either a personal or company provided device.
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iOS is now more popoular than BlackBerry OS in the boardroom |
When these IT pros were asked about the greatest factors that attack the security of mobile data, 62% said that lack of employee knowledge about security policies was number one. Security openings while web browsing came in next, selected by 61% while 59% said that insecure Wi-Fi connections were the greatest problem facing corporations using mobile data. Other factors included the downloading of corrupt apps, lost or stolen devices loaded with corporate info, and the lack of security patches from carriers.
source: Checkpoint via AppleInsider
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3. bigboy029 posted on 18 Jan 2012, 19:54 3 0
What about all that news about the government using android because it is more secure? So who's right? lol. Anyways, no matter which is better for business, I think the idea of a business creating apps that only their employees can download that would do specific functions for the company is awesome! especially on an ipad I could see this being a widely used practice.
4. StrumerJohn posted on 18 Jan 2012, 20:05 7 2
Lol who are these "Corporations"? PhoneArena? Oh Well I guess that's why. Last I checked Blackberry and Android were the only Smartphones that Corporations used.
29. Lucas777 posted on 19 Jan 2012, 17:18 0 1
u havent checked much then... many corporations do-- including the one i work for
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7. Sniggly posted on 18 Jan 2012, 20:37 8 4
I don't get how "open source" translates into "higher security risk." It doesn't mean that the software is any more hackable or exploitable. Hell, iPads and iPhones still get hacked, and Macs still get viruses. I can understand "less uniform" and "more complicated" aka "harder to troubleshoot." But less secure? Bull.
13. ilia1986 posted on 19 Jan 2012, 00:01 7 3
Sniggs, corps have always been a hell lot more orthodox when it comes to software choices. Hell, most still use WinXP and Office 2003, not to mention Internet explorer 6 (Ugh!).
When they see an OS as limited as iOS - they can't help but instantly fall for it. For them limitation and control are the core values. Oh wait - that reminds me of some Fruit company..
;-)
28. kellkeezy posted on 19 Jan 2012, 17:07 1 0
ilia1986 you couldnt be more right thats why i dont wear fruit of the loom anymore. just too limited and controlling
18. thinking posted on 19 Jan 2012, 04:47 0 0
I think it is more of a fear of the unknown. Not that the iOS or BB are really "known". It is just that it's proprietary, so it gives a sense of security. There is really no logic in this fear.
9. frydaexiii posted on 18 Jan 2012, 21:15 1 1
As long as a jailbreak is available, iOS is just as hackable as Android...
10. Slammer posted on 18 Jan 2012, 22:25 6 1
This belief of ios, is an inaccurate perception.
Years ago, we conducted studies on how Microsoft was more prone to viruses. It was concluded that Apple was no more secure than Microsoft. The huge Windows marketshare over Mac, made it the preferable target for hackers. This gave the misconception that Mac was much more stable. Given tests on whether Mac could be infected, proved a positive. With the marketshare of Apple being far greater today than years ago, it is just as vulnerable especially when jailbreaking the system.
Just the mere fact that hackers can jailbreak in a matter of days, just scales the undeniable potential of planting viruses successfully.
In short, it doesn't matter if its ios or Android. If hackers want to plant worms, it will be done.
John B.
11. anywherehome posted on 18 Jan 2012, 23:51 3 3
Im sorry, but iOS you can hack whenever you want.....se the constests......Android you can NOT ;-)
14. bucky posted on 19 Jan 2012, 00:39 1 1
Man, I love my sgs2 and android but you have to be a hardcore fanboy to say its more secure than IOS. The beauty of android is also its main fault...openness.
As for the numbers, I can definitely believe it. I have yet to see a single android phone being used in the corporate world.
16. bloodline posted on 19 Jan 2012, 02:57 2 0
hhhhmmmmm a report by a company telling you there is a problem but also sells the solution.....
26. EclipseGSX posted on 19 Jan 2012, 14:58 0 0
its like the umbrella corp, and we all know how that turns out :)
17. thinking posted on 19 Jan 2012, 04:43 1 0
I see that BB has a 16% security flaw "opportunity" (it's just a survey, after all) which is not very good but comparatively better. Surely, Android at 43% is not seen as secure but how is iOS at 36% much further ahead? Besides, issues like stolen phones are not dependent on the OS.
20. remixfa posted on 19 Jan 2012, 06:47 5 1
This is amazing, considering that the government of the US and Germany have both not been able to certify the iphone for high security but they have certified Android, citing the exact opposite. You know what this means? These businesses are filled with IDIOTS. :)
They said right in the article that the biggest concern is "lack of knowledge" about phone security, which is why they think android is "less secure". iOS doesnt allow you to change anything and RIM can be controlled remotely by the BES tech to force security on you. That has nothing to do with ACTUAL phone security. Again, ANDROID is been government certified for high security jobs while iOS has been found wanting. Thats the true test of security.
