Vodafone launched a new threat detection service to help protect against cyber-attacks via mobile devices – the Lookout Mobile Security service.
It is launched in partnership with mobile security specialist Lookout and Vodafone is offering the first three months of the subscription free of charge to new and existing business customers.
The solution promises to protect against application threats, such as malicious and insecure apps; network threats like unencrypted networks; device threats such as out-of-date software or lack of password protection; and web and content phishing attempts.
Customers can tailor the level of threat detection they require and will get real-time visibility, via a dashboard, into incidents on their workforce’s mobile devices, “without compromising employee privacy”.
COVID-19 cyber threat
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre recently said that cyber-criminals are exploiting the coronavirus crisis.
Anne Sheehan, Director, Vodafone Business UK, said, “With more of us working at home and using our mobile devices for both business and personal activities, ensuring devices are secure is more important than ever. Lookout Mobile Security will help keep businesses safe from application, network, device and phishing attacks.
“Vodafone is committed to keeping the UK connected during the Covid-19 pandemic, and so we’re offering three months free access to help customers get threat detection in place quickly and easily.”
Gert-Jan Schenk, SVP International Sales, Lookout, added, “We are excited to be working with Vodafone to help protect businesses in the UK from data compromise. Mobile devices and app usage in the workplace continue to expand, challenging IT leaders to optimise the balance between embracing mobility and ensuring security.
“The partnership between Lookout and Vodafone helps ensure that, despite this increased risk, any UK business can benefit from mobile productivity with the assurance that their corporate assets are better protected.”