Mobile Endpoint Security

As mobile devices become indispensable tools for work, they have also become prime targets for cyberattacks. The modern kill chain, particularly when it comes to mobile threats, has evolved to take advantage of the unique vulnerabilities that arise from mobile use in the workplace. Attackers are no longer focused solely on traditional endpoints like desktops and servers—now, mobile devices are seen as the gateway to compromising an entire organization’s infrastructure. Below, we break down the steps in this modern mobile kill chain and explain how to effectively defend against these increasingly sophisticated threats.

Data in the Cloud is Compromised Under the Guise of a Legitimate User

Once inside your infrastructure, attackers move laterally within your cloud environment. Since they are using valid credentials, they can bypass many traditional security controls, gaining access to sensitive data and systems as if they were legitimate users. This phase of the kill chain is particularly dangerous because the attacker can operate undetected, compromising data, applications, and even spreading malware within the organization’s cloud environment.

The Expanding Attack Surface Requires a Modernized Security Approach

The rise of mobile devices and cloud-based services has dramatically expanded the attack surface for modern organizations. Protecting against this complex landscape requires more than traditional security tools, which often focus on securing on-premises systems or desktops. Attacks now span multiple devices, apps, and data sources across both mobile endpoints and cloud infrastructure. To adequately defend against these threats, organizations need to rethink their security strategy.

The Solution: Modernizing Your Defense-in-Depth Strategy with Mobile EDR

The only way to effectively defend against the modern mobile kill chain is to include Mobile Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in your security strategy. Mobile EDR provides the real-time monitoring and threat detection capabilities needed to stop mobile-based attacks at every stage of the kill chain. By detecting phishing attempts, identifying unusual behavior from compromised accounts, and securing your cloud data, Mobile EDR ensures that attackers can’t exploit your mobile workforce.

Mobile EDR adds a crucial layer to your defense-in-depth strategy by extending threat visibility and control to mobile devices, which are increasingly being targeted as the weak link in the security chain. It detects sophisticated mobile-based threats such as malware, phishing, and compromised apps before they can gain a foothold, while also giving security teams the tools to respond to incidents quickly and effectively.

The Modern Kill Chain

Legacy security strategies aren’t enough

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