Could Android Malware Protection Save Your LA Distribution Company? (SlideShare)

Could Android Malware Protection

Save Your LA Distribution Company?

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Craig PollackFounder & CEO

If you have a BYOD

(Bring Your Own Device)

policy,




then those Android devices

are likely to be accessing

and storing data belonging

to your company




Numbers and Habits that

Make Things Even Worse




Currently only an estimated

5% of Android users have

installed protective software




Many Android users also have

a penchant for visiting suspect

websites with links that can

trigger malware downloads




Recognizing and Preventing

Android Infections




Performance issues are usually

one of the first signs of an

infection by Android malware




Slower execution of apps,

shorter battery life, and

unexpected call interruptions

all justify healthy suspicion




Good Android malware

protection detects and

removes unwelcome residents

in your Android system




Rules are needed to avoid

connections from Android

devices that are security risks




and to mandate the use

of a reputable anti-malware

solution




User Education is Essential




Many security problems

associated with Android

malware infection can be

avoided through a change

in user habits:




• Restrict any downloads




• Read any feedback




• Scrutinize apps




• Stay up-to-date




• Install a reputable

anti-virus product




Enterprise-Centric

Security Measures




You can also protect your

company’s IT and data assets

when users choose Android

mobile computing devices

for work by:




• A clear and well defined

mobile security policy




• Offering good malware

protection software licenses




How ready is your workforce

to diligently use Android

malware protection?




Give us your assessment

of the ease or challenge of

achieving the right employee

IT security mindset in the

Comments box below


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