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Ten tips for cyber secure use of mobile devices
Helsinki, Finland - 18 December 2012 -Mobile devices have become increasingly common and the markets are flooded with new applications for business and pleasure. Smartphones and tablets are also popular Christmas presents. People are using mobile devices to play games, to shop, to pay bills and share their thoughts via social media. The network security company Stonesoft shares ten tips for the cyber secure use of mobile devices.
- Almost all functions are available in the Internet today, and unfortunately also organized crime has found its way there. To a consumer, cybercrime may seem a distant threat that is mostly related to espionage between nation-states or hacking against big enterprises. However, also the consumer shopping online can be harmed. With your mobile device, you carry also a significant collection of very important personal information data, including your credit card number, with you at all times", says Joona Aira mo, Chief Information Security Officer at Stonesoft.
It is worth paying attention to the secure use of smartphones and tablets. For example, malware can be harmful also for mobile devices. Also the information contained by the mobile device may easily get into wrong hands, as the devices are easy to steal.
Stonesoft's tips for secure use of mobile devices
In addition to the basic tips listed above, Mr. Airamo reminds that employees have obligations to their employer.
"When you are using equipment provided by your employer, you should also always follow the related security instructions. Nor should you save work-related information to your own devices unless otherwise agreed."
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Joona Airamo
Chief Information Security Officer
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 40 521 1342
E-mail: joona.airamo@stonesoft.com
About Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) delivers software based, dynamic and cus tomer driven network security solutions that secure the information flow and simplify security management. The company's product portfolio consists of the industry's first transformable Security Engine , standalone next generation firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions. At the core lies Stonesoft's Management Center which unifies the management of entire networks.
Stonesoft serves private and public sector organizations requiring high availability, ease of management, compliance, dynamic security and protection of their critical digital assets and business continuity against today's rapidly evolving cyber threats. Stonesoft is a recognized researcher of advanced evasion techniques used in targeted cyber attacks to bypass security.
Stonesoft has the highest customer retention rate in the industry due to low TCO, ease of management, and overall customer excellence. Stonesoft's customer base covers more than 6,500 mid- or large-sized organizations across various industries and geographical markets.
Founded in 1990, the company's track record is well recognized by certifiers, industry analysts and demanding customers. The company's corporate headquarters are based in Helsinki, Finland and North American headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com .
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