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Description

Businesses are increasingly confronted with the dangers posed by harmful Wi-Fi hotspots and the myriad of applications found on employee-owned devices. Among these applications are not only malware but also what is termed "riskware" – software that, while not directly harmful, can engage in activities that jeopardize the security of company data. These various threats collectively put enterprise users at risk of data leaks, identity theft, and the unauthorized transfer of sensitive information, which can be exploited to conduct sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals. Employees often connect to public Wi-Fi networks and unwittingly grant extensive permissions to these riskware applications, failing to recognize that their personal and organizational information could be transmitted to distant servers and advertising platforms worldwide, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit this data. As such, organizations must prioritize educating their employees about these risks to safeguard their sensitive information more effectively.

Description

Threat defense solutions that integrate a combination of vulnerability management, anomaly detection, behavioral profiling, code emulation, intrusion prevention, host firewalling, and transport security technologies are essential for safeguarding mobile devices and applications against sophisticated threats. Mobile devices extend beyond mere small computers; they are constantly active and perpetually connected to the Internet, necessitating innovative strategies to ensure data integrity while promoting user productivity. To address these unique challenges, Symantec developed a risk-based mobile security framework within its Mobile Threat Defense, designed explicitly to confront a wide array of threats that jeopardize business data through exposure, theft, and manipulation—all while prioritizing user privacy and an optimal mobile experience. By harnessing both on-device and cloud-based machine learning capabilities, the system is equipped to detect a multitude of threats efficiently. This approach allows for real-time analysis, detection, and protection at a scale that meets the demands of modern mobile environments, ensuring users can work confidently without compromising security.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Symantec Advanced Threat Protection No 
Symantec Web Security Service No 

Integrations

Symantec Advanced Threat Protection Yes 
Symantec Web Security Service Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Proofpoint

Founded

2002

Country

United States

Website

www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/datasheets/mobile-defense

Vendor Details

Company Name

Broadcom

Founded

1991

Country

United States

Website

www.broadcom.com/info/endpoint-security/protection-mobile

Product Features

Application Security

Analytics / Reporting No 
Open Source Component Monitoring No 
Source Code Analysis No 
Third-Party Tools Integration No 
Training Resources Yes 
Vulnerability Detection Yes 
Vulnerability Remediation Yes 

Endpoint Protection

Activity Log No 
Antivirus No 
Application Security Yes 
Behavioral Analytics No 
Device Management No 
Encryption No 
Signature Matching No 
Web Threat Management No 
Whitelisting / Blacklisting No 

Product Features

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