by Shane Henson — October 14, 2013—In coordination with Cisco, Mobile Work Exchange, a public-private partnership focused on demonstrating the value of mobility and telework, earlier this week launched the Secure Mobility Hot Zone, which includes a self-assessment tool and mobile security resource center.
According to Mobile Work Exchange’s research, 55 percent of federal smartphone users use their personal phone for work, and mobile-connected devices will exceed the world’s population this year. Given these realities, Mobile Work Exchange, previously known as Telework Exchange, hopes its new tool and resource center will help organizations and individuals better understand their mobile security habits and vulnerabilities.
The organization’s Secure Mobilometer allows users to understand their mobility pitfalls and take the next steps to help ensure that they are safe and secure in the future. Mobile Work Exchange says it conducted extensive research to understand the risky habits of both end users and organizations in a mobile environment. Criteria are based on a weighted scale and include factors such as password protection, data loss prevention, bring your own device (BYOD) policies, and information technology (IT) and security training.
“With the recent surge in mobile device use and the associated, evolving threat, the need for security is more critical than ever,” said Cindy Auten, general manager of Mobile Work Exchange. “The Secure Mobilometer is unique in that it allows organizations and individuals to instantly assess pitfalls and receive real-time feedback to take corrective action for the future. It is critical that we continue to support the growing mobile workforce and ensure security is always top of mind.”
In addition to the assessment, the Secure Mobility Hot Zone program offers an aggregate calculator that accrues key end-user and organization information, as well as a resource center and the option to connect with mobility experts on the topic.
