[May 25, 2012] InformationWeek Issues 2012 State of Mobile Security Report Tweet May 25, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- InformationWeek Reports, a service provider for peer-based IT research and analysis, released 2012 State of Mobile Security, a new report featuring results from InformationWeek's recent 2012 Mobile Security Survey. The report helps IT professionals identify mobile security risks and strategies for managing them. More than 300 business technology professionals responded to the survey. Even though nearly 90 percent of the 322 respondents to InformationWeek's 2012 Mobile Security Survey permit use of personally owned devices now or are moving in that direction, just 40 percent limit the range of devices supported and require that users connect them to a mobile device management system. Findings, as described by the Company, include: -84 percent of respondents identify lost or stolen devices as a key mobile security concern. -31 percent cite mobile malware on applications from public app stores as a top concern; however, 42 percent allow employees to install personal applications on personally owned mobile devices accessing corporate data with no restrictions. -87 percent say securing data on mobile devices is somewhat or very important, but just 14 percent mandate hardware encryption for corporate data stored on mobile devices. -48 percent have had a mobile device containing enterprise data come up missing within the past 12 months; 12 percent report that this data loss required public disclosure. The report author, Michael Finneran, is an independent consultant and industry analyst specializing in wireless technologies, mobile policy development and mobile unified communications. "Allowing employees to use personal mobile devices for work may mean increased productivity, but it also means significant security risk," said Lorna Garey, content director of InformationWeek Reports. "Mobile security is data security, and companies need to ensure that their information is secure." The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides IT executives with analysis and tools that parallel their work flow. UBM TechWeb, a company focused on technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. More information: www.informationweek.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]