Mobile Phone Users Smart on Security

Smartphone users want as much access to data and systems as possible and aren't adverse to security to protect devices, according to a new study released today by Decipher. According to the Smartphone Protection Consumer Survey, which polled 200 users, 89 percent of users check e-mail and access corporate information, and 70 percent access sensitive data away from the office. Mobile device storage is increasing as well, with 69 percent saying they keep job-related documents on devices for work tasks. The report also notes 75 percent would be more comfortable during work travel if devices housed encryption technology for protecting access and files, and 85 percent say enterprises should deploy protection on any device accessing data or systems. "What this survey indicates is that users want protection because they know they... [read full story]