Let me clarify that statement. I really like the Apple App Store as a step in a cyber security plan. When your people have your organisation’s infomration on their devices – it is reassuring that those who are using Apple devices are getting their apps from a sorce that is (mostly) secure.
What does this mean?
It means less malicious software making its way onto Apple devices than in the case of Android devices. Follow this link to see the extent of Android malicious apps sourced from the Google Play Store:
Android articles on Smart Thinking Solutions
Here is Apple’s positon on cyber-crime and the Apple App Store:
Apple’s report into how it stops App Store crimes | Smart Thinking Solutions
However Apple has argued security on behalf of their users with the EU, but the EU has decided that Apple should open its devices to other App Stores – in the name of competition, fair trade and getting EU citizens a better cheaper deal.
The article does not say how many lobbyist it took to get the EU ministers to make this decision!
Of course the consumer can choose – should choose – not to use these, probably, less secure App Stores, but Apple does not make it easy to stay safe with its charges + Apple tax. But that is another story, here I am only commenting to the cyber security issues.
What does your cyber security plan say about apps on “BYOD” devices?
Is it time you thought the issues and the information that you arev legally responsible for?
Of course this only applies to the EU… at the moment…
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
