"Trusteer Secure Web Access" Protects Enterprises from Smart Phone and Tablet-Based Attacks

Performs Security Assessment of Mobile Devices and Controls Access to Web Applications to Prevent Data Theft and Security Breaches

(14.02.11) - Trusteer, a provider of secure web access services, announced "Trusteer Secure Web Access" which enables organizations to protect their web applications, network and data from attacks that exploit insecure mobile devices. Trusteer Secure Web Access detects smart phones and tablets infected with, or at risk of infection from malware and prevents them from connecting to protected web resources. In addition, it provides real-time alerts to enterprises on the security status of each device that attempts to connect to resources and applications.

According to the RSA 2011 Cybercrime Trends Report, the number one trend this year will be mobile malware and the exploitation of mobile phones to commit fraud. The explosive growth of mobile devices as a general purpose computer "on the go” has made them an attractive target for cybercriminals to exploit. However it is not just consumers and their banks that must consider the risks of mobile malware. The consumerization of IT has laid the bridge for the crossover of consumer technology into the enterprise. Organizations are providing their employees with mobile devices, or employees are using their own personal devices to conduct work-related activities - potentially opening up a backdoor for malware to make its way onto the corporate network.(1)

Transparent Security for all Mobile Platforms

Tablets and mobile devices, most of which are not managed by corporate IT departments, are easily infected with malware and may be vulnerable to attack. Allowing these mobile endpoints to connect to enterprise resources via the web can expose sensitive corporate information to criminals and lead to network security breaches. Trusteer Secure Web Access ensures tablets and mobile devices requesting a connection to secure web applications are free from malware and security vulnerabilities. It supports all leading tablets and mobile devices including iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and more.

To enforce enterprise policies on mobile devices, Trusteer Secure Web Access assesses the security posture of each device requesting access to secure resources before it can connect to applications or the network. Trusteer evaluates whether the service is installed on the device, if any malware is present, and whether it has any unpatched vulnerabilities. Only devices that meet security policy requirements are allowed to connect to enterprise resources. In addition, the status of each device is logged and transmitted in real-time to the enterprise IT department. Trusteer Secure Web Access also allows organizations to define and apply access control policies based on the security status of the device, such as blocking access to all or only select resources. (Trusteer: ma)

(1) RSA 2011 Cybercrime Trends Report: http://blogs.rsa.com/sos/cybercrime-trends-for-2011-podcast-210/