Symantec Mobile Security 7.2, 1+ Nd, 1Y EM, RNW CBA5OZZ0-EI1RC User Manual
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CBA5OZZ0-EI1RC
Symantec™ Mobile Security
Advanced threat protection for mobile devices
Data Sheet: Endpoint Management and Mobility
Overview
The combination of uncurated app stores, platform openness, and sizeable marketshare, make the Android™ platform an
attractive target for mobile malware developers and scammers. Symantec's recent Internet Security Threat Report (
attractive target for mobile malware developers and scammers. Symantec's recent Internet Security Threat Report (
the rise in Android threats by almost 4,000 variants per day, indicating a severe risk that manifests in the form of data loss,
privacy concerns, theft, and fraud. The Windows® Mobile ecosystem also has some of the same issues. Hence, it is important
for enterprises deploying Android and Windows Mobile devices to address the security risks posed by the corresponding
ecosystems and make sure that corporate applications and data are not compromised.
privacy concerns, theft, and fraud. The Windows® Mobile ecosystem also has some of the same issues. Hence, it is important
for enterprises deploying Android and Windows Mobile devices to address the security risks posed by the corresponding
ecosystems and make sure that corporate applications and data are not compromised.
Figure 1: Total Mobile Malware Family Count 2010-2012 (Source: Symantec)
Symantec™ Mobile Security combines several award-winning antivirus, antimalware, and mobile security technologies into a
single and comprehensive security solution to protect Android and Windows Mobile devices with the same level of protection
that organizations require on other corporate endpoints, such as desktops and laptops.
single and comprehensive security solution to protect Android and Windows Mobile devices with the same level of protection
that organizations require on other corporate endpoints, such as desktops and laptops.
What’s New
Symantec Mobile Security (previously known as Symantec™ Endpoint Protection for Mobile) 7.2 adds support for the Android
platform and continues pre-existing support for Windows Mobile devices.
platform and continues pre-existing support for Windows Mobile devices.
Core Functionality
Mobile Security protects mobile devices and users against malicious threats and unauthorized access to sensitive corporate
information by utilizing award-winning antivirus technology, advanced firewall, and web browser protection. This helps
protect mobile assets and provides compliance with internal and external security requirements. Mobile Security provides
enterprise-level management that enables administrators to centrally define and distribute security policies to mobile devices
information by utilizing award-winning antivirus technology, advanced firewall, and web browser protection. This helps
protect mobile assets and provides compliance with internal and external security requirements. Mobile Security provides
enterprise-level management that enables administrators to centrally define and distribute security policies to mobile devices
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