More and more companies are utilizing mobile

devices to improve business

operations…

Especially with the popularity of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

But a question arises about the security of these devices…

So we are here to answer which Mobile Operating System is Most

Secure,

iOS, Android, or Windows?

iOS Enterprise Security

iOS • Proprietary system that Apple controls• Strict app store requirements• Solely runs on Apple devices

o Compared to Android that lives on multiple manufacturers

iOS 9 Release• Better management tools for IT teams• Per-app VPNo Ensures separate network pathways for

personal and corporate data• Touch ID and device passcodes further

promote security

iOS 9 Release•Admins can now…o Prompt users to update any deviceo Initiate the download and installation

of software updateso Install and update managed appso Restrict general access to the app storeo Manage how apps use the network, i.e.

restrict cellular connectivity

Android Enterprise Security

Android• Operates with open source code• Developed by Google• Lower fees and checks for apps submitted to the

store• Google uses Google Bouncer malware scanner

to watch over and scan applications available in the Google Play Store

Android for work• Introduced in September, 2015 • Separates work and play on the Android

OS through dual personals• If lost or stolen, IT can erase your work

apps• Dedicated work profile ensures IT won’t

erase your personal emails, photos etc.• Same user experience for work apps

Windows Enterprise Security

Windows• Microsoft Enterprise Mobility is the

platform that supports organizational security• Human reviews of submitted applications to

the store o Does not take as long/strenuous as Apple

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility• Connects to on-premises datacenter• Manage and protect iOS, Android,

Windows, Windows 10 and over 2,500 popular SaaS apps• With desktop virtualization users can

run windows desktops and apps anywhere

Microsoft Enterprise Mobility• Protects Microsoft Office email, files and

apps• Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) helps

identify breaches and threats using behavioral analysis o ATA continuously learns from the behavior of

organizations and improves its process

And the winner

is…

Why Windows?

• Must be noted that it is the least utilized OS of the three…• BUT its Microsoft Enterprise Mobility platform is built with

security in mind• The Advanced Threat Analytics system learns from specific

organization’s habits and patterns of work o Paired with comprehensive threat detection and alertso Attack timeline surfaces the important info showing the who, what,

when, and how

"Windows Phone's security model inside is quite restrictive, I think it's going to take a while before we see Windows Phone being seriously targeted. I could be wrong, but my hunch says it will stay the safest,"

- Mikko Hypponen, CRO, F-Secure

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