Smartphone Security
On the last working day before Christmas, the UK is looking very festive due to an early start to the cold and icy weather. Smartphones may be the gift of choice for Christmas, and increasingly organisations are looking to develop mobile applications.
If you're using or developing for smartphones, two new guidance documents will help you begin the right way:
- W3C Mobile Web Application Best Practices, 14 December 2010
- Veracode Mobile App [Security] Top 10 List, 13 December 2010
There's also a new project on Mobile Security being launched at the OWASP Global Summit 2011 in Portugal. The summit will gather together the most influential information security leaders from around the world to discuss the future of application security. If you want to participate in the discussion, debate and work, do come along.
If you are giving someone (or your staff!) a smartphone for Christmas, you may want to provide them with some guidance on security. ENISA published a guide on Smartphones: Information Security Risks, Opportunities and Recommendations for Users earlier this month, but see also Protect Mobile Phones from Get Safe Online and What Can Go Wrong - Mobiles (for 11-16 year olds) from Think You Know. The latter web site also has advice for other age groups, as well as parents and teachers.
Have a great holiday!
Posted on: 24 December 2010 at 10:35 hrs
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