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Mobile Data Loss: Threats, Enterprise Risks, & Countermeasures

Michael Raggo

MobileIron research director Michael Raggo investigates mobile data loss vectors, auditing enterprise iOS and Android applications for credential leaks.

Summary

The Proliferation of Mobile Endpoints in Enterprises

With Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies widespread, corporate data increasingly resides on mobile devices outside traditional network firewalls.

Analyzing Mobile Data Leakage Vectors

Michael Raggo identifies recurring security weaknesses—including unencrypted local SQLite databases, insecure cloud backups, and aggressive third-party analytics SDKs.

Auditing Mobile Malware and Spyware Threats

Raggo examines commercial mobile spyware and repackaged malicious applications capable of capturing SMS messages, microphone audio, and geolocation.

Enterprise Mobile Defense and Containerization

The presentation details implementing Mobile Device Management (MDM), application sandboxing, and continuous app vetting pipelines.

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