How mobile application assessments can boost enterprise security

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | August 03, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS How mobile application assessments can boost enterprise security What made iOS apps handling sensitive data vulnerable to MitM attacks? Android sandboxing tools: How can work data separation be bypassed? Passive Python Network Mapping Samsung Knox platform: Can it improve Android device security? EXPERT ADVICE How mobile application assessments can boost enterprise security Mobile application assessments can help enterprises decide which apps to allow, improving security. Christopher Crowley of the SANS Institute discusses how to use app assessments.   What made iOS apps handling sensitive data vulnerable to MitM attacks? A researcher discovered 76 iOS apps containing sensitive user data that were vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. Expert Michael Cobb explains how developers can prevent this.   Android sandboxing tools: How can work data separation be bypassed? Android for Work's sandboxing tools, which split work and personal profiles, can be bypassed with a proof-of-concept attack. Expert Michael Cobb explains how the attack works.   Passive Python Network Mapping In this excerpt from chapter two of Passive Python Network Mapping, author Chet Hosmer discusses securing your devices against network security threats.   Samsung Knox platform: Can it improve Android device security? Application security expert Michael Cobb discusses the Samsung Knox platform and its ability to improve Android device security in the enterprise.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.