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Sign into your account10 Mobile Security Questions Brokers Should Be Asking
September 28 2015
Did you know that nearly half of mobile apps on any given device have at least one major security vulnerability that threatens sensitive data? This is dangerous for real estate professionals who handle sensitive client information every day--often accessing this data from cloud-based solutions on mobile devices like smartphones or tablets.
It's not just the devices themselves that expose this information to exposure--more often, it's user activity and behavior. A study by mobile security company NowSecure revealed that:
- 43% of smartphones don't have a password, PIN or pattern lock
- 50% connect to unsecured WiFi at least once a month
- 48% of mobile apps on any given device have at least one major security vulnerability that either leaks sensitive data or allows unauthorized access to sensitive data
Brokers looking to protect their data from exposure can start by training agents on mobile security best practices, how to minimize the risks of public Wi-Fi, combating mobile malware. In addition, brokers can ask the following 10 questions, suggested by the security experts at NowSecure, to assess the risk to their data:
1. Do the apps that you've purchased or developed follow best practices for security?
2. Do you have visibility into the security of the mobile devices impacting your organization?
3. Is mobile security testing part of your app's development?