Mobile Device Control

Name: Mobile Device Control
Author: Constance Blanson

Identify mobile browser attacks

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Hello, my name is Constance Blanson, and in these lessons, you will learn mobile browser attacks, mobile malware and application-based threats and mobile malware defense. Let's get started. Web browser attacks on mobile devices are now becoming more and more commonplace as organizations allow their employees to practice BYOD, or bring your own device, into their workspaces. With the increased use of personal devices, such as mobile phones and also tablets, organizations now must harden their network and protect themselves not only against mobile browser attacks but against client-side attacks. A mobile browser attack is just one form of a client-side attack. A client-side attack is often initiated from the victim who downloads content from the attacker. Client-side attacks are often difficult for the organization to mitigate, because often, the individual is allowed internet access. Some best practices an organization can implement to minimize the impact of a mobile browser attack, such as a client-side attack, is to practice not only due diligence. When looking at downloads, what particular information or applications are permissible for download within the organization? Also, making sure that that individual is entering the correct credentials for downloading information from secure websites. Keeping the organization's network up-to-date with malware software. This is an important awareness and opportunity to minimize mobile types of attacks. Also looking at permissions. When downloading applications, does that individual have the correct authority or permission to download that application on their BYOD device? Also taking a look at some of those unused or unwanted applications that are currently running. Also minimizing the use of autofill, switching it off, and enabling any particular fraud warnings that are necessary within that network system. And clearing the cache or the memory and the cookies within the individual systems, the BYOD devices, also is a great practice for minimizing the impact of mobile browser attacks, such as a client-side attack. Thanks for watching.

Beginner Provider : Constance Blanson 3 Lessons · 7m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese

Course Description

Web browser attacks on mobile devices are becoming commonplace as organizations practice BYOD—bringing your own device—in the workplace. Mobile browser attacks have gotten more sophisticated with the increased use of personal devices for organizational work. As a result, an organization must “harden” its network to protect against mobile browser attacks.

In this Cybersecurity Basics: Mobile Device Control course, you will learn how to identify mobile malware attacks. You will also learn best practices an organization can deploy in its efforts to protect itself against a mobile-browser attack.

What You'll Learn

Identify different types of mobile browser attacks
Recognize the effects of a mobile browser attack
Identify best practices to protect against a mobile browser attack
Examine mobile malware and application-based threats
Apply mobile malware defense techniques

Key Takeaways

Web browser attacks on mobile devices are becoming commonplace as organizations practice BYOD (bring your own device) in the workplace.
Mobile browser attacks have grown more sophisticated with the increased use of personal devices for organizational work.
Organizations must harden their networks to protect against mobile browser attacks.
The course covers identifying mobile malware attacks and the best practices an organization can deploy to protect itself against a mobile-browser attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to identify mobile malware attacks and the best practices an organization can deploy to protect itself against a mobile-browser attack, including identifying different types of mobile browser attacks, recognizing their effects, and identifying best practices to protect against them.

What topics are covered?

The course includes three lessons: Mobile Browser Attacks; Mobile Malware & Application-Based Threats; and Mobile Malware Defense.

Why is mobile device control important for organizations?

Because organizations practice BYOD (bring your own device) in the workplace, web browser attacks on mobile devices are becoming commonplace and more sophisticated, so an organization must harden its network to protect against mobile browser attacks.

What skills does this course help build?

It supports skills in Mobile Devices, Information Technology Security Fundamentals, Mobile Device Management, Mobile Device Troubleshooting, Mobile Security, and CompTIA Mobile App Security+.